Botswana voters cast their ballots in parliamentary elections

Botswana voters cast their ballots in parliamentary elections

Voters in Botswana went to the polls today, Wednesday, to cast their ballots in the country’s parliamentary elections.

Lawmakers will later elect a president. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is seeking a second and final term in office against three challengers: ‘Duma Boko, Dumelang Sileschando and Mifato Retail.

Vote counting will begin immediately after polls close tonight, with official results expected within days.