Conflict-ridden Lesotho could be left to solve its own problems after Botswana voiced discontent over Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili’s accusation that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) impinged on the country’s self-determination in its issuance of resolutions obliging Lesotho to honour. Botswana says it had considered SADC’s involvement in Lesotho as in accordance with the letter and spirit of the regional body’s principles and objectives and an exercise of solidarity, but has since Mosisili’s charge considered withdrawing its participation and contribution. Reacting to Mosisili’s hard-hitting letter to current SADC chairman King Mswati III of Swaziland, Botswana president lieutenant general Ian Khamaexpressed serious concern that the prime minister of Lesotho interpreted SADC’s involvement in the country as interference in its sovereignty. “If Lesotho feels that the collective and relentless efforts by the regional leaders in finding a lasting political and security solution is a direct violation of its sovereignty, then Botswana will consider withdrawing its representatives currently serving in the SADC Oversight Committee on Lesotho,” Khama said in his letter to King Mswati. Khama reminded the chairman that it should be borne in mind that the SADC member states’ unwavering support to Lesotho’s efforts of consolidating democracy, peace and stability has…