Politics & Government

Leabua Jonathan Ousted in Coup Led by General Lekhanya

Leabua Jonathan was removed from power by a coup d'état led by General Justin Lekhanya. This military intervention occurred in Lesotho, where Jonathan's rule had faced growing internal and external pressures. Lekhanya and his forces aimed to restore political stability amidst a deteriorating situation in the country, which had been marked by political unrest and economic challenges. The coup resulted in the establishment of a military government in place of the civilian administration.

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