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Lesotho in southern Africa, one of the world's poorest nations, prepared to go to the polls on 7th October.

With over 30 percent of its people surviving on a mere $1.90 a day, it's no doubt change and economic growth were central to these elections.

Soaring unemployment amongst the youth and mounting allegations of government corruption are at the heart of people's concerns.

Having endured a decade of successive unstable coalition governments, with none of the leaders winning a clear majority or honouring their full term in office, many of Lesotho's two million people are left reluctant to vote.

First time runner and millionaire businessman Sam Matekane hopes to inspire change in people with his new, 6 month old 'Revolution for Prosperity' party (RFP).

Nevertheless, the electorate are focused on improving their current conditions.

Of the 120 parliamentary seats, 80 are elected by first past the post and 40 by proportional representation.

RFP supporters took to the streets in celebration of the new party's huge majority in early results, while party leader Sam Matekane expressed his gratitude to those who came out to vote.

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