Lesotho pm fails to show up in court for murder charge

You're referring to the recent news about the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane, failing to appear in court to face charges of murder.

For those who may not be aware, Thomas Thabane, the Prime Minister of Lesotho, is facing charges of murdering his estranged wife, Lipolelo Thabane, in 2017. Lipolelo was shot and killed outside her home in Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho.

Thabane, who was the leader of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party, was accused of orchestrating the murder due to his alleged desire to marry his current wife, Maesiah Thabane, who was Lipolelo's rival for his affections.

Despite the charges against him, Thabane has consistently denied any involvement in the murder and has claimed that he was not in the country at the time of the killing.

However, on January 12, 2022, Thabane failed to appear in court to face the charges against him, citing "security concerns" as the reason for his absence. This has led to widespread criticism and calls for him to step down as Prime Minister.

The Lesotho government has since issued a statement saying that Thabane's absence from court was due to "unforeseen circumstances" and that he would appear in court as soon as possible.

The case has sparked a heated debate in Lesotho, with many calling for Thabane to be held accountable for the murder of his estranged wife. The opposition parties have also demanded that Thabane step down as Prime Minister, citing his alleged involvement in the murder.

It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold, but it's clear that the people of Lesotho are demanding justice and accountability from their leaders.