Letsoela Gets 3-Year Contract Amid Cabinet Division

The Lesotho Tribune can exclusively report that Prime Minister Sam Matekane has appointed Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, for a further three years. Letsoela’s original contract was due to expire on 11 August 2025, raising speculation in recent weeks about a potential leadership shake-up at the helm of the country’s armed forces. According to well-placed sources within government, the decision to renew Letsoela’s tenure did not come easily. Cabinet was sharply divided on the matter, with some ministers reportedly pushing for…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...