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From Our Own Correspondent: Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia

An M23 rebel stands holding a machine gun

27/11/2012

Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia

BBC World Service - From Our Own Correspondent, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia

Rebel troops sweep into Goma under the nose of a UN peacekeeping force.

Rebel troops sweep into Goma in the Democratic Republic of Goma, under the nose of a UN peacekeeping force; while cupcakes are on the menu in Addis Ababa.

Gabriel Gatehouse was in the city of Goma last week when rebel troops entered, defeating the government's forces. Not only that, but a UN peacekeeping force was also unable to stop them. While politicians in neighbouring countries meet to discuss the situation, what will happen to the residents of Goma?

Mary Harper is tasting the new food in Addis Ababa. From cupcakes to Italian pizza, things are changing. But beneath the surface, has Ethiopia's capital got a long way to go before it becomes a truly globalised modern city?

(Image: An M23 rebel stands holding a machine gun. Credit: PHIL MOORE/AFP/Getty Images)

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