41.   In Kigali, Chretien is due to hold talks with Rwandan leaders, whom Zaire accuses of supporting the rebels.

42.   Chretien arrived from Kigali where he had earlier Friday spoken with Rwandan leaders on the humanitarian crisis.

43.   Chretien, who is heading for the Great Lakes region of central Africa, said the issue would top the agenda for his talks in Kigali with Rwandan leaders.

44.   The Rwandan leader was due to meet Marshal Mobutu on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, where the Zairean president is on vacation for a few days.

45.   The Rwandan leader was due to meet Mobutu on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, where the Zairean president is on vacation for a few days.

46.   The Rwandan leader on Tuesday held talks in the central town of Dodoma with his Tanzanian counterpart Frederick Sumaye and addressed the Dodoma-based Tanzanian parliament.

47.   Kabila is backed by Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda, senior Rwandan leader Paul Kagame said this week.

48.   Ogata was expected to meet Rwandan leaders during her three-day visit, as well as representatives of humanitarian aid organisations concerned at the deteriorating security situation.

49.   Rwandan leaders are seeking international aid to help them cope with the floods of refugees.

50.   Rwandan leaders have also called for international aid to help them cope with the floods of refugees.