Is Lesotho turning the corner?

The achievement by the six-month old Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) is a rare occurrence in a country where fragile political coalitions have caused political instability and violence in recent years, occasioning the intervention of SADC and regional leaders.

The RFP, led by diamond magnate, Sam Matekane, grabbed 56 out of 120 parliamentary seats in the October 7 elections, sweeping aside established parties and alliances that had dominated the mountain kingdom’s parliament for years.