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Unknown gunmen kill prominent Lesotho journalist

The journalist, Ralikonelo Joki is reported to have been killed when he was driving out of Tsénolo FM radio on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

In a BBC report, Tsénolo FM’s manager Mshengu Shabalala said Joki “was shot twice as he was driving out of the station’s premises” on Sunday night.

The murder of the journalist has triggered rage, especially among journalists and protection bodies calling for proper investigations to bring those responsible to book.

In a bid to restore order amid the chaos, Lesotho’s Minister of Police has declared a curfew from the hours of 22:00 to 4:00 local time to begin on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in a televised address.

The minister said the curfew “is to ensure order is restored” amid escalating crime cases in the country.

The life of a journalist in Lesotho has over the years been the most difficult to live as they are either shot, assaulted or flee the country over threats on their lives.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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