Congo cuts internet after presidential election beset by delays, irregularities

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The internet was cut across Congo as votes were counted Monday in its long-delayed presidential election, an apparent effort by the government to prevent social media speculation about the results.

 

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'Corruptions are everywhere, in a similar or different, manners and styles. The internet cut across Congo, may be done intentionally, to distracted voters and hack elections process'. iyagbaye2.

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