Will he jump? Or will he be pushed?
Friday, March 03, 2017
Mosisili is nothing if not a battle-hardened survivor and military strategist. The University of Botswana-trained veteran politician has cheated physical and political death time and again, in the process earning himself the second longest tenure of a Lesotho Prime Minister, no mean feat given the mountain kingdom’s propensity for bloody regime change.
With his history, the question of whether he will jump or be pushed after Thursday’s vote may not even arise. In all likelihood, analysts believe Mosisili may push back.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...