DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote
The internet has been shut down in key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo a day after the much-delayed presidential election.
Opposition candidate Martin Fayulu's campaign team accused the government of ordering the shut down to avoid broadcasting his "overwhelming victory" in Sunday's poll.
Telecoms minister Emery Okundji said he was unaware of the situation.
Observers have complained of widespread irregularities during the poll.
Counting is under way, but provisional results are not expected until 6 January.
President Joseph Kabila is stepping down after 17 years in office. He has promised DR Congo's first orderly transfer of power since it gained independence from Belgium in 1960.
Mr Kabila is backing his former interior minister Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, who...