Short history of Lesotho

August 4, 2026

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 […]

August 4, 2026

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 […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Ratokelo Nkoka The Life of the Great King Moshoeshoe I, born Lepoqo is a fascinating one. His father, Mokhachane was the chief of the small Bamokoleli clan numbering around 4 000 at the time. His mother was Kholu, the daughter of Ntsukunyane of the Bafokeng clan. Lepoqo was born like any other ordinary boy […]

August 4, 2026

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By Sofonea Shale Lesotho has for some time now been in the spotlight of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agenda for its political instability and insurgencies that have defined it as a vulnerable state. This article looks at the legacy of the founding father, Morena Moshoeshoe and it challenges the current leadership to see […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Professor Tefetso Mothibe In 2024, Lesotho will celebrate two hundred years since its founding by Morena Moshoeshoe I. It is an important year as it marks the bicentenary of the existence of the Basotho state and nation, marked by the exodus of Moshoeshoe and his followers from Menkhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu. This historic relocation to […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Kalosi Bantu Ramakhula (D.O.A.H) The 20th of December 1852 is probably the most important day in the history of the Basotho nation. On this day the Basotho army defeated the largest army the Imperial United Kingdom had ever fielded in Southern Africa at the time. In what Casalis describes as “perhaps the the most […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Kalosi Bantu Ramakhula (D.O.A.H) The 20th of December 1852 is probably the most important day in the history of the Basotho nation. On this day the Basotho army defeated the largest army the Imperial United Kingdom had ever fielded in Southern Africa at the time. In what Casalis describes as “perhaps the the most […]

August 4, 2026

By Professor LBBJ Machobane- Scribe – Manyathela Kheleli History tells the story of King Moshoeshoe I as one of the greatest leaders of his time in the 19th century that Africa has ever produced, He is widely acclaimed as the founding father of the Basotho nation as we know it today. He is the epitome […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Professor Keneuoe Motsoene Lesotho is grappling with major issues on its path to a more prosperous and balanced future. Given its rich cultural history and resilient populace, Lesotho is finding its stride on the world stage mired by inconsistencies. For nearly a decade, Lesotho has been undertaking a journey of national reforms to […]

August 4, 2026

Writes Max Du Preez MAX DU PREEZ tells the story of an extraordinary philosopher from the pre-colonial era and argues that he deserves his place among the other great thinkers of humankind I SUSPECT most of us share the dominant global view that there are only three philosophical traditions in history: European, Chinese and Indian. […]

Category: Short history of Lesotho

Lesotho’s Modern Political History

Short history of Lesotho

The Life of Morena Moshoeshoe

THE LEGACY OF MORENA MOSHOESHOE, ANY LESSONS FOR CURRENT LEADERSHIP

The Journey that Built a Nation – Menkhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu

MOSHOESHOEISM , POLICIES AND THE INFLUENCE OF MOHLOMI ON MOSHOESHOE’S BRAND OF LEADERSHIP.

MOSHOESHOEISM , POLICIES AND THE INFLUENCE OF MOHLOMI ON MOSHOESHOE’S BRAND OF LEADERSHIP

Moshoeshoe the Diplomat. His Reign and 19th Century Politics During Lifaqane Wars.

MOSHOESHOE I INSTITUTE OF PEACE AND LEADERSHIP:‘SEMOSHOESHOE’

Mohlomi, the Aristotle of Basotho and his Influence on Moshoeshoe

NUL @80: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring a Nation

One Border, Shared Destiny: Lesotho and South Africa Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Lesotho Takes Flight