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Office

Chief Justice, Lesotho

Title: Chief Justice of Lesotho

Current holder

Sakoane Peter Sakoane

In office since 1 Jan 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Justice of Lesotho?

Sakoane Peter Sakoane is the Chief Justice of Lesotho, in office since 1 Jan 2020.

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Sources: Government of Lesotho (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Lesotho in numbers

Population (2025): 2.4 million; 43rd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,170 US$; 36th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 4.3%; 20th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 16.3%; 10th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 49.4%; 34th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 57.8 years; 50th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 90.5%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 65; 11th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Chief Justice, Lesotho. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/lesotho/chief-justice