Thomas Thabane: Lesotho’s ex-PM accused in wife’s murder

Thomas Thabane, who resigned Tuesday as prime minister of Lesotho, is a career politician whose second spell as premier was sensationally cut short after he was accused of conspiring in the murder of his wife. Thabane stepped down just nine days before his 81st birthday. He had already promised to exit the stage in July, two years ahead of schedule, citing his advanced age. But in reality, he was forced out by dramatic allegations that he played…