Lesotho: History
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Lesotho becomes a British protectorate.
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Lesotho becomes a British colony but the country retains a large degree of autonomy.
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Independence is granted to Lesotho.
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The first phase of Lesotho's multi-billion dollar Highlands Water Project begins, which supplies water to South Africa.
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Pakalitha Mosisili becomes prime minister at the head of a coalition formed after early elections.
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Prime Minister Mosisili loses early elections, Thomas Thabane returns to power.
Sources:
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