Lesotho: History

Lesotho becomes a British protectorate.

Lesotho becomes a British colony but the country retains a large degree of autonomy.

Independence is granted to Lesotho.

The first phase of Lesotho's multi-billion dollar Highlands Water Project begins, which supplies water to South Africa.

Pakalitha Mosisili becomes prime minister at the head of a coalition formed after early elections.

Prime Minister Mosisili loses early elections, Thomas Thabane returns to power.

Thabane resigns after his ruling coalition collapses and his reputation is damaged by connections to his ex-wife's murder. Moeketsi Majoro, Thabane's finance minister, is sworn in as prime minister the day after this resignation.