Power, governance and the rights of Basotho — Parliament, parties, the courts, and the human-rights debates that define the country's direction.
Politics & Rights
A Democratic Congress Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, has taken a case to the High Court's Commercial Division demanding M700,000 in refunds from financial consultant Limpho Tšenoli for a failed M1.5 million property purchase in Maseru East that was mortgaged to a bank. The dispute stems
Politics & Rights
The article examines concerns about the weakening of Lesotho's civil society following the appointment of Christian Council of Lesotho chairperson Reverend Monaheng Sekese to a government regulatory board, and the broader pattern of civic leaders being absorbed into government positions. The author argues that civil society's
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King Mswati III of eSwatini addressed thousands at Lesotho's Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Setsoto Stadium, praising the Mountain Kingdom's 60 years of independence, resilience, peace and regional contributions to Southern Africa. King Letsie III reflected on Lesotho's six-decade journey, acknowledging both achievements and
Politics & Rights
The trial of five soldiers accused of orchestrating the 2014 bomb attacks on the homes of former First Lady 'Maesaiah Thabane and former Police Commissioner Khothatso Tšooana has been postponed to October 26-28, 2026, after the presiding judge was forced to attend a family emergency in Zimbabwe. The
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The Independent Electoral Commission has commissioned a three-tier audit of Lesotho's voters' roll covering data integrity, technology security, and system functionality ahead of the 2028 National Assembly elections. New Director of Elections Tebello Nthakong has taken office and will oversee preparations under a roadmap that schedules
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The All Basotho Convention will hold a special conference on 30 October after 36 of its 80 constituency committees demanded leadership accountability following the resignation of five senior officials this month. The party faces internal turmoil, financial crisis with M400,000 in unpaid rent, and potential new elections for its
Politics & Rights
Ombudsman Advocate Tlotliso Polaki has been shortlisted among 17 candidates for eight vacant High Court judge positions by the Judicial Service Commission. Polaki's candidacy comes as she remains locked out of her office amid an ongoing legal dispute with the government over whether her tenure as Ombudsman has
Politics & Rights
The Lesotho government is holding stakeholder consultations on the Cybersecurity Bill 2026, which separates previous cybersecurity and cybercrime legislation into two distinct bills to address concerns raised by civil society and media organizations about human rights safeguards and freedom of expression. The consultations involve regulators, financial institutions, law enforcement and
Politics & Rights
Human rights organization Hands Off Basotho is planning a march to Police Headquarters on October 8, 2026, to demand action on the unresolved abduction and alleged torture of Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse. Advocates for the Supremacy of the Constitution has documented a pattern of inconsistencies between police public statements and
Politics & Rights
The Lesotho government has ordered the shutdown of the Health Maintenance Project Implementing Unit (HM-PIU) effective 30 September 2026, which currently maintains 226 clinics and hospitals serving over 1.3 million Basotho. The closure threatens approximately 5,000 jobs across 111 contractors and 70 unit staff, with no clear
Politics & Rights
The Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC) and the Law Society of Lesotho have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation and improve access to justice for persons with disabilities. The agreement addresses documented gaps in Lesotho's justice system, including inaccessible court facilities, communication barriers,
Politics & Rights
All Basotho Convention (ABC) party chairman Kemiso Mosenene has resigned from the National Executive Committee citing lack of unity among members, effective immediately. His resignation follows escalating internal disputes within the ABC leadership, including accusations from party leader Nkaku Kabi against deputy leader Samonyane Ntsekele and Secretary General Thebe Mokoatle