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World Service,14 Mar 1997,29 mins

Zaire Rebel Surge in Kisangani

This Week and Africa

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Lauren Kabila talks of the imminent fall of the Zairian town of Kisangani. The rebel leader looks set to capture the regional headquarters of the Zairian army and its mercenary allies. Also on the programme, how Angola risks being sucked into the Zairian conflict and Nigerians go to the polls in local elections.

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