Lesotho

October 2006 | Economic Analysis

Lesotho has a somewhat turbulent political history, with the low point being in 1998 when Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces intervened militarily to quell civil unrest. Since then, gradually a form of democracy has taken hold, with the once absolute monarchy transformed into a mostly symbolic role. Governance is in the hands of a prime minister chosen by the majority party in the 120-seat parliament, which since 1998 has been the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD). Elections have been regarded as generally free and fair, but historically have intensified the risk of violence between rival supporters. The next polls

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