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Lesotho businessman sworn in as prime minister

Maseru, Lesotho. [iStockphoto]

Lesotho's businessman-turned-politician Sam Matekane was sworn in Friday as the new prime minister of the southern African country.

He won the most seats during the Oct. 7 elections but needed the support of smaller parties to form a new government with his Revolution For Prosperity party.

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