Lesotho swears in ex-finance minister as Thabane's replacement

Ex-finance minister Moeketsi Majoro has succeeded Thomas Thabane as the new Prime Minister of Lesotho.

Majoro was sworn in on Wednesday following the resignation of Thabane who is accused of conspiring in the murder of his wife.

Majoro, 58, took the took oath of office at a ceremony at the royal palace of King Letsie III in the small southern African kingdom, pledging “I will be a true and faithful prime minister, so help me God”, according to an AFP reporter at the event.

(AFP)