Tensions rise in Lesotho ahead of Phumaphi report

Judge Phumaphi
Judge Phumaphi

Lesotho opposition party, the Basotho National Party (BNP) is concerned by remarks echoed by Lesotho Prime Minister that his government will not accept the report of the commission chaired by Judge Mpaphi Phumaphi.

The commission, established by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) special summit, is investigating instability in Lesotho and the death of former army commander Brigadier Maaparankwe Mahao.

A SADC troika meeting is expected to meet this week to discuss the commission’s report before issuing its recommendations to Lesotho government for implementation.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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