Tom Thabane
Thomas Motsoahae "Tom" Thabane (born 28 May 1939)[1] is a Mosotho politician who was Prime Minister of Lesotho from June 2017 until May 2020. Previously he was Prime Minister from June 2012 to March 2015. He is leader of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) political party.
Tom Thabane | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 5th Prime Minister of Lesotho | |
| In office 16 June 2017 – 20 May 2020 | |
| Monarch | Letsie III |
| Preceded by | Pakalitha Mosisili |
| Succeeded by | Moeketsi Majoro |
| In office 8 June 2012 – 17 March 2015 | |
| Monarch | Letsie III |
| Preceded by | Pakalitha Mosisili |
| Succeeded by | Pakalitha Mosisili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1939 Maseru, Basutoland (now Lesotho) |
| Political party | Lesotho Congress for Democracy (Before 2006) All Basotho Convention (2006–present) |
| Spouse(s) | 3 wives, including 'Maesaih Thabane |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of South Africa (BA) |
In 2020, Thabane came under pressure to step down due to his alleged involvement in his ex-wife's murder. Thabane resigned on 20 May 2020.[2] Finance minister Moeketsi Majoro succeeded him.[3]
Tom Thabane Media
Thabane with Barack and Michelle Obama days before he fled to South Africa
References
- ↑ "Index Ta-Ti". rulers.org. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ Thomas Thabane resigns as Lesotho prime minister. 19 May 2020. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52707752. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ↑ Lesotho’s new Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro sworn in. 20 May 2020. https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/lesothos-new-prime-minister-moeketsi-majoro-sworn-in/. Retrieved 24 July 2020.