DRC: ruling FCC party criticises internet shutdown At a press conference held by the ruling FCC (Common Front for Congo) party, the spokesman for presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary says he wants to see an end to the internet shutdown in DR Congo, in place since December 31. The cut was introduced to avert a "popular uprising", but the ruling coalition now considers it to be a hindrance to the vote-counting process. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES