At independence in 1966, Chief Sekhonyana ’Maseribane briefly served as Lesotho’s first Prime Minister before handing over leadership to Chief Leabua Jonathan, who governed from 1965 until 1970. Following electoral defeat in 1970, Jonathan declared a state of emergency, suspended the constitution, and ruled until 1986. In that year, a military coup led by Major […]

SHORT HISTORY The Kingdom of Lesotho traces its origins to the early nineteenth century during the Lifaqane wars, a time of upheaval and transformation across Southern Africa. It was during this era that King Moshoeshoe I laid the foundations of the Basotho nation. Through strategic leadership, unity, and diplomacy, he brought together diverse clans and […]