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The Southern African Development Community halted its activities in Lesotho over a disagreement over the death of former Gen. Maaparankoe Mahao, News24 reported Jan. 19.

Lesotho: South African Development Community Suspends Activities

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After two weeks of negotiations, representatives of nearly 200 countries have approved the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the extent of climate change in the coming decades, The Telegraph reported Dec. 12.

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

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King Letsie III of Lesotho dissolved the nation's parliament Dec. 5 ahead of February elections, News 24 reported.

Lesotho: King Dissolves Parliament

Mediators will likely seek a power-sharing deal between the country's political factions.

Lesotho: Foreign Military Intervention To Stop Coup Is Unlikely

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Prime Minister of Lesotho Thomas Thabane accused the nation's military of attempting a coup Aug. 30, but the military denied such claims, Reuters reported.

Lesotho: Prime Minister Accuses Military of Attempting Coup, Military Denies

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Paris Agreement Emphasizes Shift Away From Oil

The pace of the transition will be decided by how quickly new technologies reach the developing world.

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Delegates attend a plenary session at the U.N. climate change summit in Paris on Dec. 9.

The agreement signed Dec. 12 in Paris is just a small part of a broader energy transition driven by technological change.

Climate Agreement Will Only Hasten Transition Beyond Oil

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South Africa: Concerns Over Lesotho's Dams and Waterways

Lesotho's recent instability may affect South Africa's water supply.

An Unstable Lesotho Risks Provoking South Africa 

If political unrest in the small African nation leads to military action, South Africa may have to intervene.

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Lesotho: South African Development Community Suspends Activities

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

Lesotho: King Dissolves Parliament

Lesotho: Foreign Military Intervention To Stop Coup Is Unlikely

Lesotho: Prime Minister Accuses Military of Attempting Coup, Military Denies

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