One year after M23 takeover, families struggle to make ends meet in Congo’s eastern capital

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(27 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Goma, DR Congo – 26 January 2026 1. Various of people at Goma’s main market 2. SOUNDBITE (Swahili) Espérance Mushashine, vegetable seller: ++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOTAND IS OVERLAID BY SHOT3++ “Before, we used to buy in bulk at an affordable price. Sales were good and we managed to get by. Today, prices have risen sharply and, once at the market, customers hardly buy anything anymore. We're holding on as best we can, but the situation