The ‘Young Turk’ driving change

AT 40, Lejone Mpotjoane is the youngest Cabinet minister in Sam Matekane’s coalition government. He is Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations. That is no small feat for a man who had never held political office of note until after last October’s general elections won by his Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party. Mpotjoane’s many admirers say he represents a new generation of leaders who are determined to make a sharp break with the country’s toxic past.

Enjoy Unlimited Digital Access

Already a subscriber?
Share the post

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *