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The first female PhD scientist, Elizabeth Ohene
She achieved everything that there was to achieve and more. It is her work with the Volta Lake that is my abiding memory.In paying...
Independent Africa
Diamond magnate to be sworn in as Lesotho PM
Diamond magnate Sam Matekane is due to be sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru, following the 7 October...
Independent Africa
Political rookie’s new party wins Lesotho vote but no majority
A new party led by a political rookie has won the most votes in Friday’s legislative elections in Lesotho but fell short of securing...
Independent Africa
Lesotho millionaire to lead coalition government
A millionaire businessman is to be the next prime minister of Lesotho, leading a coalition government following an agreement between his party and two...
Independent Africa
Phenomenal poll performance by Lesotho’s new party
Lesotho's political scene has been shaken up by the businessman Sam Matekane.
For a party that was only formed six months ago this was a...
World
Astounding poll performance by Lesotho’s new party
Lesotho's Revolution For Prosperity (RFP) party put on an outstanding performance for a party that had only been established six months prior, which was...
Independent Africa
New party of Lesotho mining tycoon wins most seats
Results from Friday's parliamentary elections in Lesotho showed a newly established party headed by a billionaire diamond magnate won the most seats.However, Sam Matekane's...
World
In the midst of a persistent political turmoil, Lesotho elects a new parliament
Despite the deadlock in parliament, the election has been held, and observers believe this will harm the incumbent party.
Lesotho citizens have voted in a...
Independent Africa
Lesotho to hold parliamentary vote amid political instability
The ruling All Basotho Convention, in power since 2017, has been unable to pass important constitutional changes in parliament.Lesotho will hold a parliamentary election...
World
Lesotho has a dangerous trend of abuse, says Amnesty
A rights organization has revealed that the Lesotho security forces have a "dangerous pattern" of mistreatment that includes torturing and illegal killings.Police allegedly killed...
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