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Lesotho sets a good example for Africa, Sabc News (2007)

Foreign observers and participants from African countries, including the DRC, Zimbabwe and Swaziland, applause Lesotho for its constructive way of handling post election disputes.

UN role should be to inculcate ‘culture of democracy’ – Lesotho, United Nations (2007)

The United Nations should strive discourage losing parties from using unlawful means to contest election results.

Lesotho opposition chief threatens mass protests, AFP-Google (2007)

Lesotho's opposition party to organizea mass protests to force new elections.

Lesotho: SADC Troika Meets in Maseru, All Africa (2010)

he Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Tomas Salomao, told reporters in Maseru on Saturday that the SADC defence and security troika will make another effort to reconcile the positions of the contending political parties in Lesotho.

Lesotho: Ban Lauds Successful Conclusion of Mediation Following Disputed Polls, AllAfrica (2011)

The article reports on the satisfaction by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on the successful conclusion of a two-year mediation process in Lesotho.

Lesotho: No exact date for Lesotho elections, SABCNews (2011)

Election date for local government elections in Lesotho is still to be confirmed. It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Lesotho is still unsure of the exact date. The elections were initially scheduled for September 2011.

Lesotho: 9 more parties deregistered, Public Eye Daily (2012)

It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Lesotho has deregistered nine political parties this week. This brings the total number of deregistered parties in Lesotho to twelve. The IEC is preparing to hold the general elections this year.

Lesotho: LPC to unveil manifesto, Public Eye Daily (2012)

As one of the twelve parties that will contest this year's general elections, the Lesotho People’s Congress is set to unveil its election manifesto at a rally set for February 5 in Berea.

Lesotho: Newly formed political party gets majority in parliament, Public Eye Daily (2012)

The article talks about floor crossing in the Lesotho parliament yesterday. It is reported that the newly formed political party, Democratic Congress (DC) got the majority seats.

Lesotho: ABC Qoaling Constituency takes party to court, Public Eye (2012)

The article is about memebers of All Basotho Convention (ABC) in Qoaling constituency taking the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) to court. It is reported that some members are seeking the reversal of some decisions taken at ABC Conference of 24 February 2012.

Lesotho: ‘Parliament to be dissolved on March15’, Public Eye (2012)

It is reported that King Letsie III will dissolve parliament next week Thursday. Spokesperson of the Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho, Mrs ‘Mamatlere Matete told the media that parliament is supposed to be officially closed on March 15, in line with the country’s constitution.

Lesotho: Democratic Congress challenged over symbol…again, Public Eye (2012)

The article is about complaints of the Democratic Congress's logo. It is reported that Melting Pot, wrote to the Democratic Congress claiming that the logo is their corporate identity. The party has since said that it met with Melting pot and two other organisations using the three legged pot as their identity. The party has since changed it initial logo after religious leaders complained about the use of a cross as the party symbol.

Lesotho: IEC registers three more parties, Public Eye (2012)

The article is about the registration of three new political parties by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Lesotho. The three parties are the Democratic Congress (DC), Areka Covenant Front for Development (ACFD) and Lekhotla Mekhoa le Meetlo Party.

Lesotho: Parly poll set for May 26, Public Eye (2012)

The article is about the announcement of the 2012 Lesotho election date. King Letsie III has announced that parliament will dissolve on 15 March 2012 and set 26 May 2012 as the election date.

Lesotho: LCD to elect new leader, Public Eye (2012)

The article is about Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD's) upcoming elective three-day conference.

Lesotho: It’s a family affair!, Public Eye Daily (2012)

In this article the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) publishes the parties’ PR lists. It is reported that Marematlou Freedom Party (MFP) and Basotho Batho Democratic Party (BBDP) have the leader and wives as the first and second candidates on the list while All Democratic Corporation (ADC) is also reported to have ‘close’ relatives heading the party list.

Lesotho: The final rally will continue despite challenges – LCD, Public Eye (2012)

In this article, the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) plans to hold its rally dispite the challenges they face. This will be the party's last rally before the upcoming general elections.

Lesotho: IEC distributes ballot papers, Public Eye (2012)

It is reported that Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Lesotho in Maseru will dispatch voting materials ahead of advanced voting this Saturday. The material will be guarded by heavily armed police officers for maximum security.

Lesotho: Party leaders pledge to accept election outcome, Public Eye (2012)

In this article, political parties in Lesotho agree to accept the outcome of election. Party leaders met yesterday in a meeting called by Christian Council of Lesotho.

Lesotho votes in closely fought 3-way race, News24 (2012)

This article discuss the upcoming Lesotho National Assembly elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on 26 May 2012.

Lesotho election: Tom Thabane's ABC 'to form coalition'. BBC News (2012)

The inconclusive Parliamentary election last week has prompted a coalition to be formed from two of the opposition parties which will outweigh the competition with a vast majority.

Thomas Thabane to be new Lesotho premier, News24 (2012)

In this article, Thomas Thabane prepares to take over the Prime Ministers office. This comes after Parliament met for the firts time on Wednesday since May 26 elections.

Lesotho: Thabane makes bold declaration, Public Eye Daily (2012)

The article reports on Lesotho's new Prime Minister. All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Mr Thomas Thabane was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister today.

Lesotho: ‘DC tried to negotiate with LCD’, Public Eye Daily (2012)

In this article, Democratic Congress (DC) leader and former prime minister, Dr Pakalitha Mosisili accuses Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) of abandoning the negotiation process. He said the two parties were negotiating a deal to become a coalition government only to find out the LCD, All Basotho Congress (ABC) and Basotho National Party (BNP) had formed a coalition government.

Lesotho: LCD to hold countrywide ‘thank you’ rallies, Public Eye Daily (2012)

In this article, one of the opposition party in Lesotho plans to hold countrywide rallies. It is reported that this rallies are to say "thank you" to the supporters and electorate for the support they showed to the party during this year's general election.

Lesotho: Another dramatic LCD split looms, Public Eye (2013)

In this article, twelve constituencies of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) pass a vote-of-no-confidence in the party’s leadership.

Lesotho deadlock prompts fresh crisis summit, News24 (2014)

In this report, Lesotho political parties fail to meet the Friday deadline for a fresh peace deal. This has prompted the neighboring South Africa to call an emergency SADC troika.

Lesotho to hold elections two years early, Business Day (2014)

Amid political and security challenges, the Deputy President of Lesotho announced that early elections would take place at the end of February 2015.

Lesotho plans polls, but mood is unsettled, News24 (2014)

In this article, Lesotho is preparing for the elections next year. This comes after the Prime Minister, Tom Thabane suspended parliament in June.

Lesotho parliament to discuss 2015 elections, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Lesotho parliament opens. It is expected that parliament will discuss the budget and the upcoming election next year. The elections are scheduled to take place in February 2015.

Lesotho King urges politicians to put country first, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Lesotho's King Letsie III calls on the country's politicians to put the nation's interest above their individual interests. The King also called political leaders to respect the constitution.

Lesotho elections set for February 28, SABCNews(2014)

In this article, Lesotho confirms February 2015 as election day. This marks the official opening for electioneering.

Voters' Roll Non-Existent in Lesotho, AllAfrica (2015)

An analysis of the impact of voters' rolls in African elections, with particular emphasis on the February 2015 elections in Lesotho.

Cyril Ramaphosa ‘was right to be careful on Lesotho’, News24 (2015)

In this article, former IEC commissioner applauds South Africas' Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was heading Southern African Development Community (SADC) mediation process in Lesotho for being extremely carefully.

Lesotho: Basothos await exiled Thabane's address, SABCNews (2015)

Basotho former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Tom Thabane who is in exile is expected to deliver a speech from Free State province of South Africa.

Lesotho's Mosisili signs MOU with former PM, SABCNews (2015)

In this article, Basotho leaders, the Prime Minister, Pakalitha Mosisili and exiled opposition leader and former Prime Minister Tom Thabane are reported to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU is to facilitate Thabane's return to Lesotho.