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South Africa


South Africa has a huge economic interest in Congo's diamond and mining industries in the east of the country, and wants stability.
The South African President, Nelson Mandela, has criticised Zimbabwean military involvement and said his country would not aggravate the situation by sending a military force.
He has, tried, unsuccessfully, to mediate between the government and the rebels.