Botswana’s Advance Voting Marred By Ballot Paper Shortages

Gaborone — Early voting in Botswana Saturday was marred by irregularities, including a lack of ballot papers, forcing the electoral body to order a re-run in some voting areas. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has been criticized for mishandling the voting process as concerns mount ahead of the October 30 general election.

Advance voting was open to more than 12,000 polling officers, plus thousands of police officers and army personnel.

Jefferson Siamisang, secretary of the IEC, said…