The capital, Kinshasa, is getting back on its feet after the rebels' seizure of Matadi, the country's main port, in August and their severance of food, water and electricity supplies to the capital.
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They are advancing west from Congo's eastern border but have also flown contingents across the country to the west coast where they hold the main port at Matadi, plus the nearby Inga dam.