Renegade general still threatens Lesotho stability
A top Lesotho defence official alleges a general who masterminded an abortive coup in the mountain kingdom at the end of August continues to sabotage efforts to restore peace and stability. He’s saying the region must take steps to remove Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli. The defence ministry’s principal secretary Thato Mohasoa accuses Lieutenant General Tlali […]
Stability trumps sanctions says Burkinabe military leader
Burkina Faso’s leader says stability of the country as it heads for democratic elections trumps fear of sanctions. He’s committed to hand power to a civilian leader, but shrugs off an African Union deadline to do this within a fortnight. Ghanaian President John Mahama, who mediated transitional talks in Ougadougou, says he’s confident the Burkinabe […]