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Lesotho's ruling Mosisili has admitted defeat
09 Jun 2017 at 13:22hrs | Views
Lesotho's Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili has admitted defeat in a parliamentary election to his opponent Thomas Thabane, Reuters news agency reports.
It adds that a government statement said that King Letsie III has accepted Mr Mosisili's resignation.
The Independent Election Commission announced the result of the election two days ago.
Reuters adds that this eases concerns of political instability in the country.
It is the third election in three years caused by a bitter power struggle.
It adds that a government statement said that King Letsie III has accepted Mr Mosisili's resignation.
The Independent Election Commission announced the result of the election two days ago.
Reuters adds that this eases concerns of political instability in the country.
It is the third election in three years caused by a bitter power struggle.
Source - BBC
