1.   Pastrana signed the law on Monday, but the presidency did not announce his action until Thursday.

2.   Libyan-backed government forces regained full control of this central African capital Wednesday as the ousted army chief fled after five days of fighting, the presidency announced.

3.   The presidency announced late Thursday that Zeroual would deliver a speech on national television and radio on Friday night, but it did not elaborate.

4.   The presidency announced late Wednesday that Zeroual would deliver a speech on national television and radio, but it did not elaborate.

5.   Ahmed Aballah Sourette, governor of the island of Anjouan, was replaced Tuesday evening by Mahamoud Attoumane, a previous governor, the presidency announced.

6.   Austrian President Thomas Klestil was again hospitalized Saturday, only two weeks after returning home following treatment for pneumonia, the presidency announced.

7.   The Rwandan presidency announced the firing of four ministers Tuesday following the resignation and almost simultaneous sacking of Hutu Prime Minister Faustin Twagiramungu on Monday.

8.   The presidency announced Thursday that President Liamine Zeroual would address the nation on Friday evening, but gave no other details.

9.   The Rwandan presidency announced the firing of four ministers Tuesday following the departure of Hutu prime minister Faustin Twagiramungu on Monday.

10.   Israeli President Ezer Weizman will visit Egypt next week to meet his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak, the Israeli presidency announced on Monday.