MOBUTU IS TURNING TURBULENT ZAIRE INTO AN ISLAND OF STABILITY.

The article reports on the initiatives of President Mobutu Sese Seko to stabilize political and economic conditions in Zaire. Mobutu announced increase spending for the army in efforts to combat rebellions. The reorganization state-owned copper and cobalt mining company Gecamines and the liquidation of the minerals marketing agency Sozacom are expected to provide positive results. However, Mobutu is linked to corruption and human rights violations.