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.