Botswana’s President Defends Electoral Body As Nation Votes

Gaborone, Botswana — Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi is defending the country’s electoral body amid criticism of its preparedness as voting began Wednesday.

Critics said some polling stations opened late, there weren’t enough stations to handle the number of voters, and lines were long.

Masisi, who is seeking a second and final term, told journalists after casting his vote in his home village of Moshupa, southwest of Gaborone, that he is confident of victory. The election will determine…