The area fell under foreign control after South African forces invaded in 1975.

The South African forces achieved considerable surprise in two aspects.

A report of black South African special forces heading home would not surprise him.

It could hardly be said that the West African force deployed in town today.

The money is a short-term fix intended to allow the 7,000-member African force to keep operating until the end of the year.

The paper's managing editor was arrested several weeks ago after writing an article critical of the West African force.

"We're all waiting to see them," she said of the West African force.

The Allies had used African forces and resources extensively during the war.

Within 12 weeks the South African force would be further cut to 1,500.

We could also strongly urge that a neutral African military force be set up.