https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/01/15/heres-why-the-drc-cut-off-their-internet-in-the-run-up-to-the-elections/ > Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cut off internet access in the run-up to elections during December 2018 — other telecommunications services such as SMS were also suspended in the country. > The reason given by authorities in the DRC for the internet shut down is they wanted to curb “rumor mongering” ahead of the much-awaited elections.