The inauguration comes after Lesotho held National Assembly Elections on 28 February, where Mosisili emerged as the leader of the winning coalition.

The elections were declared credible, free and fair by various election observer missions and were facilitated by the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

The observer missions included representatives of SADC, the African Union and the Commonwealth and Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), which were deployed to that country during the election period.

“President Zuma will be accompanied by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as SADC Facilitator, as well as International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane,” said the Presidency on Monday.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/africa/president-zuma-sadc-facilitator-visit-lesotho