Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in the Republic of Congo from March 7, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Republic of Congo's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of March 15. The drop in connectivity aligns with an election-day internet shutdown. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 3% and 3%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity in the Republic of #Congo on the day of presidential elections as incumbent Sassou, in power for some 42 years, seeks reelection. A similar blackout was observed during the March 2021 election 📉