I wish to state very strongly that the above reasons and others cited by the Attorney General through their lawyers in the London High Court are not sufficient or valid reasons justifying the ousting of jurisdiction of the Zambian courts in this matter.

It is important to state that the Zambian Constitution guarantees that the High Court of Zambia has unlimited and original jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil or criminal proceedings under any law and such jurisdiction and powers as has may be conferred by the constitution or any other law.

For now, it is not foreseen that there would be need for sanctions, but if that time or if that occasion arises, then that can be considered in the light of the action the Congolese government will take.

The date for the elections will be December 27. Parliament is dissolved with immediate effect.

The United Nations, and particularly Western governments, have a moral responsibility to help Africa, to help the Congo find peace.

We had a very good meeting (among the heads of state), ... All of us agreed what must happen in the Congo.

We have lost one of Africa's most brilliant and illustrious sons.

Details of the agreement will be released tomorrow.

We are still firmly in control, ... legal and democratically elected government.