The end should come very swiftly. I do not see the hold-out on Kinshasa lasting long. It will come in the next few days.

For the moment the security forces, the army, are looking for this major. Around a dozen mutineers have already been arrested,

The institutions of the republic are in place.

No more blood must run, ... There is a time for war. There is also a time for peace.

Our forces are ready to fight until all the (invading) forces are out, until our country is free,

I swear my fidelity to the country, ... and I will respect the constitutionality of the republic, to guarantee its independence and to unite the Congolese people and to unite the entire country and defend its borders.

Whatever happens, if there are summits we will be there, provided it takes place after the funeral,