Political Economy Review: Basotho Assassinations

September 6, 2017

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Wednesday, 6 September 2017

Interview about the recent assassination of Lesotho’s army commander by two senior officers just three months after elections. The discussion focuses on instability following Lieutenant General Motsotso’s death, concerns about a possible coup, and the role of SADC in resolving the security threat.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2017

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