Milestones in Lesotho's political history

Thursday, July 05, 2007

1966 - Independence as Kingdom of Lesotho, with Moshoeshoe II as king and Chief Leabua Jonathan (Basotho National Party) as prime minister.

1986 - South Africa blocks borders, demanding expulsion of anti-apartheid activists. Major-General Justin Lekhanya replaces Chief Jonathan in coup.
1990 - King Moshoeshoe II goes into exile. His son is sworn in as Letsie III.
1991 - Lekhanya forced out by Colonel Elias Tutsoane Ramaema, who lifts ban on political activity.

1993 - Basutoland Congress Party comes to power in elections.
1994 - Fighting among rival army factions.
King Letsie III restored
1995 - Moshoeshoe II restored to throne, but dies in a car crash. Letsie III restored as king.

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