Internet disrupted in DRC to reportedly ‘control’ sharing of videos and voice notes

SANDF soldier in DRC tells family cellphone in text message seen by TimesLIVE Premium that network is a problem as there appears to be signal jamming

31 January 2025 - 04:30

As families are left wondering about the safety of their loved ones in the DRC it has emerged there were deliberate efforts to contain information from being leaked. ..

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