In Goma, locals are celebrating the departure of the M23 rebels who occupied the city since late November.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Coma Resident Kanyere Bisisa saying (Swahili):<br/> <br />"We thank God that they left. We are very thankful. There was a serious shortage of food and money, but now we are hopeful for the future."<br/> <br />Businesses are open a day after rebels left the city.<br/> <br />The government has also sent in hundreds of additional police officers to help stabilize Goma and to prevent looting.
