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Outgoing Lesotho prime minister Moeketsi Majoro, right, hands over the national flag as the symbol of passing power to his successor, Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, on 28 October 2022. Molise Molise/AFP via Getty Images

November 2, 2022

Lesotho’s election brought change. Six things needed to promote peace and democracy

Khabele Matlosa, University of Johannesburg

The new coalition government must act quickly to address the kingdom’s massive socio-economic problems, and restore faith in democracy.

Sam Matekane, Lesotho’s new prime minister has the daunting job of restoring public trust in politics and government. Molise Molise/AFP via Getty Images

October 21, 2022

Lesotho elections: turnout was down to 38% ‑ new leaders will have to deal with political discontent

John Aerni-Flessner, Michigan State University

Unable to change the country’s vulnerability to shifts in the global and regional economy, the new prime minister Matekane has few economic levers to pull.

Lesotho Revolution for Prosperity party leader Sam Matekane (centre), Alliance of Democrats deputy leader Professor Ntoi Rapapa (L) and Movement for Economic Change leader Selibe Mochoboroane. Molise Molise/AFP via Getty Images

October 14, 2022

Lesotho elections: newcomers score impressive win, but politics will still be unstable

Hoolo 'Nyane, University of Limpopo

The new governing coalition enters office amid euphoria and excitement. There are great expectations it will end corruption and fix the ailing economy.

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John Aerni-Flessner
Associate Professor of African History, Michigan State University
Hoolo 'Nyane
Head of Department, Public and Environmental Law Department, University of Limpopo
Khabele Matlosa
Visiting Professor, Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg, University of Johannesburg

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