Republic of Congo Awaits Vote Results Amid Telecom Blackout

Vote counting is underway in the Republic of Congo but information is scarce, as the government has blocked all phone and internet use in the country. President Denis Sassou Nguesso is widely expected to win another term in office.  The Republic of Congo held elections Sunday cut off from the world.   Hours before the vote, the government of the Central African nation called on phone and Internet carriers to shut down service for 48 hours.   Phone, Internet...

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