1.   In May, Angolan forces teamed with troops from Rwanda and Uganda to help a rebel army led by Laurent Kabila take over the former Zaire.

2.   Angolan forces also intervened earlier this year to help Kabila oust longtime dictator President Mobutu Sese Seko in a seven-month battle for power.

3.   Angolan forces battling in support of Congolese President Laurent Kabila captured a key airbase at the western town of Kitona, a ministry-level official said Sunday.

4.   Angolan forces, aided by Zimbabwean and Namibian troops who are also assisting Kabila, launched simultaneous attacks from Congo and from inside Angola, the reports said.

5.   Angolan forces launched simultaneous attacks from Congo and from inside Angola, the reports said.

6.   Angolan forces played a key role in blocking a rebel offensive in southwest Congo, near the border, soon after the conflict erupted in early August.

7.   Angolan forces trying to retake the dam said the insurgents were threatening to blow it up.

8.   Angolan forces trying to retake the Inga dam southwest of Kinshasa said the rebels were threatening to blow it up.

9.   Angolan forces defending the besieged city of Kuito pushed back a rebel attack Wednesday after eight hours of fierce fighting, according to reports.

10.   Eckhard noted the role of Angolan forces and possibly other foreign troops.