Party Alliances and Political Coalitions During the 2007 General Election in Lesotho

Makoa, Francis K.

doi:10.20940/jae/2008/v7i1a3

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“…Despite legal frameworks aimed at protecting women's rights, the reality for many Basotho women is a daily negotiation of their roles and rights within a context that frequently prioritizes tradition over individual autonomy. The challenge, therefore, lies in implementing and enforcing legal protections in a manner that effectively addresses the entrenched cultural norms and practices that continue to marginalize women in Lesotho, ensuring that reforms translate into tangible improvements in their lives (Makoa & Setšabi, 2018).…”

Section: Lesotho: Cultural Traditions and Women's Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

From Tradition to Transformation: Evolving Gender Norms in Contemporary Africa

Tamunomiegbam,

Arinze

2024

AJPPA

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Purpose: The study aims to explore the evolution of gender norms in contemporary Africa, examining the shift from traditional roles to transformative gender identities and relations. Materials and Methods: Anchored on Social Constructionist theory, this study employs a qualitative research design to investigate into the nuances of evolving gender norms. Through content analysis of various texts, narratives, and media, the research investigates how gender norms are constructed, challenged, and reshaped within the African context. Findings: The findings reveal a complex interplay between traditional values and emerging gender perspectives, influenced by factors such as globalization, education, and activism. While progress is evident, persistent gender biases and inequalities highlight the incomplete nature of this transformation. The conclusion underscores the fluidity of gender norms and the potential for further evolution towards gender equity. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study holds significant implications to scholarship, as its outcomes and suggestions aim to refine the social constructivist theory, which underpins the analysis, and to enhance policymaking to promote women's rights in African societies. Additionally, it boosts initiatives that confront enduring patriarchal standards by incorporating gender education into academic curricula, encouraging public conversations about gender equality, and backing grassroots campaigns that push for transformative gender norms. These measures are pivotal in accelerating the progress towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all Africans.

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Section: Lesotho: Cultural Traditions and Women's Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

From Tradition to Transformation: Evolving Gender Norms in Contemporary Africa

Tamunomiegbam,

Arinze

2024

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“…A coalition denotes a pact or partnership between two or more parties for purposes of gaining more influence or power than they would otherwise on their own (National Democratic Institute and Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights, 2015:13). There are four main motives that drive parties to form coalitions: office-seeking, policy-influence, ideological proximity, and peace/nation-building (Kadima, 2006;Oyugi, 2006;Makoa, 2008;Erdmann & Basedau, 2008;Kapa, 2008;Kadima, 2014;Kapa & Shale, 2014;Makoa, 2014;Deleglise, 2018). Interestingly, the Lesotho case adds another factor propelling coalitions which is missing in existing literature, namely survival of smaller parties, especially in parliament.…”

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“…Compared to the FPTP, Proportional Representation (PR) electoral systems facilitate party coalitions (Kadima, 2006;Oyugi, 2006;Kadima, 2014). The positive correlation between the MMP and party coalitions in Lesotho has been confirmed by various studies (Kapa, 2008;Makoa, 2008;Kapa & Shale, 2011;Kapa & Shale, 2014). Since the 2007 general election, various types of pre-election party alliances have been tried with varying levels of success.…”

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The Interplay between Party Coalitions and Electoral Systems in Lesotho: Imperatives for Party Reforms

Matlosa¹

2021

Coalition Politics in Lesotho: A Multi-Disciplinary Study of Coalitions and Their Implications for Governance

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“…The opposition parties took their seats in the National Assembly, but vehemently disagreed with the IEC interpretation of the law and allocation of proportional seats. Independent observers expressed concern that the IEC decision had violated the spirit and intent of the mixed member format and threatened the ongoing democratisation of Lesotho (Elklit 2008;Makoa 2008;Matlosa 2008). The Freedom House rating for Lesotho fell back to 'partly free.'…”

Section: The 2007 Election and Mixed Member Proportional Electoral Disputementioning

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Free Elections and Political Instability in Lesotho

Weisfelder

2015

JAE

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Since 1993, Lesotho has had six free elections. Five have been followed by episodes of coercive regional diplomacy or military intervention to maintain order or sustain the elected government. Two of these interventions have occurred as Lesotho's electoral system was being transformed from a firstpast-the-post dominant party system to a mixed member proportional pattern, and a third intervention is presently underway. This essay contends that the effort to remedy the prior lack of inclusiveness in Parliament has accentuated the fissiparous proclivities within Lesotho's political culture. Following the 2012 and 2015 elections, greater fragmentation among political parties led to hung parliaments and coalition governments with minimal parliamentary majorities. This essay questions whether Staffan Lindberg's conceptual model regarding the link between the consolidation of democracy and the experience of successive free and fair elections can adequately explain Lesotho's trajectory. Remarkably, the transfers of power by Pakalitha Mosisili to Motsoahae Thomas Thabane in 2012, and by Thabane back to Mosisili in 2015, were the first such exchanges between an incumbent government and an opposition party in southern Africa during the post-liberation era. Whether this positive development might be translated into more effective governance and regard for democratic norms will be explored.

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Party Alliances and Political Coalitions During the 2007 General Election in Lesotho

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Cited by 7 publications

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From Tradition to Transformation: Evolving Gender Norms in Contemporary Africa

From Tradition to Transformation: Evolving Gender Norms in Contemporary Africa

The Interplay between Party Coalitions and Electoral Systems in Lesotho: Imperatives for Party Reforms

Free Elections and Political Instability in Lesotho

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