2019 is already a busy year for internet shutdowns in Africa, with governments ordering cutoffs as soon as a crisis appears. Zimbabwe ordered a “total internet shutdown” in recent days during protests over a dramatic fuel price increase and a resulting deadly crackdown. (Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, File/Associated Press)HARARE, Zimbabwe — The Latest on Zimbabwe’s ongoing protests and turmoil. (all times local):11:57 p.m.Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Harare late Monday after cutting short his fund-raising trip in order to address the country’s economic crisis and crackdown. The president then told state broadcasting that his trip to Russia and Kazakhstan was fruitful and will benefit Zimbabwe in the long run.

Source: Washington Post January 21, 2019 13:04 UTC