Maseru- Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas
Thabane's coalition collapsed in parliament on Monday, leaving
him without enough seats to continue governing, the speaker
said, adding that Thabane must leave office by May 22.
"We have verified that the four-party coalition agreement
has been terminated and there is a formation of a new
government," National Assembly Speaker Sephiri Motanyane
announced in parliament.
Sam Rapapa, the deputy chairman of Thabane's All Basotho
Convention (ABC) party, said all parties had provisionally
agreed on Finance Minister Moeketsi Majoro to replace Thabane.
"Thabane is now a caretaker Prime Minister until 22 May when
a new Prime Minister is sworn in," Rapapa said.