The United States sent three military transport aircraft with crews to provide the Congo central government with logistical support during a revolt.

Officers from Zimbabwe, which has played a key role in fortifying the Congo government against regional rivals, have exported minerals, calling them repayment for military services.

In fact, the film takes place during the Simba Rebellion of 1964-65, when mercenaries were recruited by the Congo government to fight a leftist insurgency.

The same thought has run through the minds of certain members of the Congo government.

February 13 - The Congo government announces that villagers have killed Patrice Lumumba.

There have been many confrontations over the past year between the United Nations and the Congo government, led by President Laurent Kabila.

The Congo government finally announced today that President Laurent Kabila had died, two days after it was reported that he had been shot by a bodyguard.

The Congo government believes that the United Nations, led by the United States, sides with the rebellion, the official said.

The Congo government said the land, the 100-square-mile Goualogo Triangle, would be added to the adjacent Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

It condemned attacks on United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and welcomed commitments made by the Democratic Republic of the Congo government to bring those responsible to justice.