Congo-Kinshasa: Fall of Goma Hits International Business  Congo-
Kinshasa:  Fall of Goma Hits International Business  The capture
of Goma leaves the rebels in a far stronger position, and
presents serious difficulties for international businesses.  The
capture of Goma by the M23 rebel movement on 20 November 2012 is
a game-changer in the long-running battle to control the eastern
DR Congo. For the first time since the rebellion was launched in
April 2012, the rebels now have control of a significant
population base and will therefore benefit from the ability to
expand their recruitment and strengthen their financial
resources, including through the control of the illegal mineral
trade. Moreover, the entire border between the province of Nord
Kivu and Rwanda is under rebel control, meaning that it will be
far easier for the M23 to receive assistance from their backers
in Kigali. President Joseph Kabila now faces a fight to hold
onto power, with his critics in Kinshasa likely to demand a
change of leadership in