ARRIVAL OF MR LAURENT KABILA

Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs

Within the framework of the United Nations / Organisation for African Unity's Peace Plan for Zaire, the leader of the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire (AFDL), Mr Laurent Kabila arrived in Cape Town this afternoon for further consultations.

During his stay he will meet with, amongst others, President Mandela.

Upon completion of the deliberations, a briefing will be given to members of the media.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS CAPE TOWN 16 APRIL 1997