AFRICAN SOURCELINES

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• Publication Date: March 19, 1969
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 6/
Memorandum
TO : Chief, FOS
FROM : Acting Chief, Publications Division
SUBJECT: African Sourcelines
DATE: 19 March 1969
1. The sourceline format for African radio and press materials repre-
sent a departure from standard source line criteria by requiring the inclu-
sion of the country as well as source city name. Normally inclusion of the
country name is required only to avoid ambiguity, e.g. Santiago Chile,
Santiago Cuba.
2. The present usage apparently was authorized at the request of
State Department some time ago. An inquiry by L&Ft within the past week
to State and OCI revealed that these components had little or nc interest
in the formulation of African sourcelines, with or without the country
name.
3. Under the circumstances, it is proposed that FOS advise the
field, with copies to Publications Division and EAD, ?that effective
immediately the country name will be omitted from all African sourcelines.
4. A suggestion that "Congo" be retained in the Kinshasa and Brazza-
ville sourcelines as an exception to the rule was regarded by EAD as an
unnecessary departure from the standard format, not analagous to the
"Santiago" exception.
5. Therefore, Publications Division requests that FOS and Operations
Group take appropriate action as required to implement the proposal outlined
in paragraph 3 above.
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DAILY LOG NOTES, L & R Officer, l Marcli 1969
3. After checking with several analysts, Ruth Rodier/State said
there. would e no objection to FBIS dropping calntry-name T7771)urcelines for
broadcasts originating in subSaharan African countries. ? OCI analysts --
North and East Africa and 'South Africa -- also concurred. (CC:
- State Liaison, CIA Liaison, Publications Division)
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this if you can arrange for a formalized change of
policy on the Production side to eliminate African
country names in the manner you suggest. This has
been proposed before but always vetoed by the
Director's office because State continued to requirt
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17 Narch. 104?
I suggest that we discontinue the rractice of including the
country name in African sourcelines, excert for the sourcelires:
Kinshasa Congo ..., and l'irazzaville Congo
I had L & R check with State and OCI last -week. The
results pre
that neither one has any special interest in the retention of the
country name ? in the sourceline.
.110st items are run under the arrrorriate country section, in
any case.
theCongo sourcilines, esnecially if the itenks ruhlished under s
different Congo Nection (see attached).
The only sourcelines hat might cause
sore confusion pre
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V. 14 Mar 69
CENTRAL AFRICA Vi
,CONGO BRAZZAVILLE )
MPITA GROUP'S MOUZABAKANI CITED
LE COURRIER DIAFRIQUE 1-2 Mar 59 pp. 1, 5 X
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[Excerpts] The'National.douncil'of the Revolution .(CNR) iet'on 27 Februaiy under
the chairmanship of Maj Marien Ngouabi, president of the CNR and chief- of state,
and exclusively considered the present political situation of the country obviously
dominated by the flight and the subsequent capture or former Major Mouzabakani,
the flight of former Lieutenant Kiganga, and the discovery of two large counter-
revolutionary networks.
It stated that the so-called Mpita group in.Pointe-Noire was allied with that of
Mouzabakani. The Mpita group was represented in Brazzaville by a police officer
named Tchikaya. President Ngouabi had attacked the Members of this political
grouping last week, accusing them of flirting with the capitalists and working
Against the. economic development of the Congo,
ECONOMIC SITUATION SEEN AS SATISFACTORY
Paris INFORMATIONS W.OUTRE-MER 26 Feb 69 p 11 X
[Text] A3 a. result of the development of lumbering production and,industrial
activity, the econoMic situation Of the Congo Brazzaville is satisfactory. This
is the main conclusion Which the members of the Congo committee of the Central
Bank of the States of Equatorial Africa and. Cameroon (BCEAEC) reached during
their recent meeting. ThOre is, nevertheless, a somber point the states
commercial enterprise& 4re experiencing difficulties, which have an adverse
effect on the budget. This state of affairs causes concern without, however,
being alarming,
The financial policy of the Congolese Government remains orthodox but it is to
be feared that it may deteriorate in 1969. For political reasons, the government
has had to promise to raise the salaries of the civil servants and the fulfillment
of this promise will involve an appreciable increase in the state's expenditures.
CONGO KINSHASA
1.10BUTU SPEAKS OF UEAC TO CHAD NERAL
LE COURRIER D1AFRIQUE 7 Mar 69 pp 1,5 X
[Excerpt] On 6 March, the President of the republic decorated Brig Gen Jacques
Dounro, chief of the general staff of the Chadian Armed Forces, with the National
Order of the Leopard. At the end of the ceremony, attended .by members of the
government, general officers of the Congolese National Army (ANC), and the
military staff of the Chadian general, Lt Gen Joseph-Desire Mobutu stated in
his speech that the existence of the Union of Central African States (UEAC),
which unites the Republic of Chad and the Congo, has caused relations between
these two countries-to become very cordial, friendly, and fraternal, "It is
for this reason," Mobutu continued, "that- you are able to see for yourself how
your brothers-in-arms of the ANC, the ministers here present, as well as all the
Congolese people are very happy to wish you welcome to the Democratic Republic
of the Congo. Tomorrow," the president added, "you will have the opportunity to
visit the interior, and you will see how many of the people, men, women, and
chlldren, think about our union.
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V 2 CENTRAL AFRICA
he name of President Tombalbaye has become synonymous with courage and wisdom."
In conclusion, General Mobutu stated: 'Your presence in Kinshasa reinforces even
more the bonds of friendship and ?fraternity which unite our two countries. It is
for this reason that we are raising you to the rank of Commander in the National
Order of the Leopard."
PAPER PUBLISHES LIST OF NEW VICE MINISTERS
Kinshasa Congo LE COURRRIER DIAFRIQUE 7 Mar 69 pp 1, 5 X
[Excerpts] The new government, announced on 6 March at the end of an extraordinary
meeting of the Council of Ministers, includes the following 22 [as published]
vice-ministers:
Interior
Foreign affairs for coordination
Foreign affairs for foreign trade
Planning and territorial development
Scientific research
Labor
Social development
Housing
Budget
Portfolio
National economy and industry
National economy and tourism
National education in charge of secondary education
National education in charge of primary education
Agriculture
Transportation and communications in charge of
civil aviation
Transportation and communications in charge of
river transportation
Transportation and communications in charge of
rail transportation
Public works
Mines and real estate affairs
KINSHASA GOVERNOR DEFINES MAYORST DUTIES
Kinshasa Congo LE COURRIER DIAFRIQUE 6 Mar 69 p 3 X
[Article from feature column "News of the Day in Review"]
Denis Sakombi and G. Nakasila
E. Loliki
Cr. Kasasa
Y. Bongoy
E. Ndongala
Raphael Bintou
Ch. Bokonga
Jacques Ngoie
Gr. Buhendwa
Ph. Tshibwabwa
Fl. Ngoie-Tshilombo
M. Bahizi
J. Mabolia
D. Iloo
P. Lebughe
M. Mandevo
Em. Payitio
G. Kisanga
D. Kahuozi
J. Bembo
[Excerpts] On 5 March, Paul Nauwelaerts, governor of Kinshasa and regional president
of the Popular Movement of the Revolution (MPR) for that city, presided over an
important meeting of all the mayors of the capital.
After having stated that one of the reasons for the meeting was to review certain
problems concerning the mayors, Nauwelaerts advised in a grave tone, "Act like
officials worthy of this name."
Asking the mayors to double vigilance in
banditry which is presently prevalent in
one last time to put themselves in order
end of this meeting, it was decided that
sashes at [official] functions, and that
their respective communes in order to combat
the capital, the governor warned the mayors
with the city's account department. At the
henceforth mayors will be obliged to wear
meetings must be held every Monday at City
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V. 14 Mar 69
EAST AFRICA U 1
ETHIOPI!..:122)
TWO RUSSIANS, THREE CZE H. TOLD TO LEAVE
Addis Abab Ethiopia omestic Service in Amharic 1700 GMT 13 Mar 69 K/L
[Text] The Fo ign Ministry announced this evening that two Russian nationals and
three Czechoslo aks who have been found to constitute a danger to the national
interests of Et iopia have been ordered to leave Ethiopia within 24 hours with
immediate effec . The Foreign Ministry statement added that a third Russian national
has been banned from entering Ethiopia.
The three Russi ns and three Czechoslovaks have been engaging in activities which
pose a threat ti the national interest of Ethiopia and, in particular, have been
participating i recent disturbances sparked off by students. Therefore, the two
Russians have b en ordered to leave the country within exactly 24 hours.
The Russians ord red to leave within 24 hours are Mr. (Moboko), NOVOSTI correspondent
in Addis Ababa, nd Mr (Makiv), a member of the TASS staff. The other Russian who is
now outside Ethi pia and who has been banned from entering the country is the head of
the permanent So iet exhibition in Ethiopia.
The three Czecho lovaks ordered to leave Ethiopia within 24 hours are Mr. Josef Harton:,,
charge d'affaire of the Czechoslovak Embassy, and [names indistinct] who are both
officials of the CzechoSlovak. Etbassy-trads relations department.
SECURITY REGULA ONS FOR STUDENT UNREST NOTED
Addis Abab
Ethiopia
omestic Service in Amharic 1700 GMT 13 Mar 69 K/L
[Text] Government statement: The whole of the Ethiopian population is aware of the
recent steps taken by the government against a few university students who are guided
by thoughts and a culture absolutely alien to the basic traditional culture of
Ethiopia, and who violated the law and embarked on activities that could cause damage
to lives and property. This situation arose at a time when the students were about
to complete their school year and when examinations were approaching, and the Emperor,
having at heart the education of the young Ethiopians and knowing the pressing need
for education, made a nation-wide radio and television address on 7 March in which
he ordered that all university and secondary students who were willing to return.to
schools should be allowed to resume their studies.
After all this, a few university students instigated by foreign nationals failed to
take advantage of the clemency accorded them and not only continued to waste their
own time for study, but may be seen going so far as to indulge in acts dangerous to
the unity of Ethiopia and to the peace and order of the people, preventing secondary
and elementary school students from continuing their classes.
This situation could not be watched with indifference. The security authorities have
therefore been instructed to take the necessary action, in accordance with the new
special peace enforcement regulations, against people who violate the law and peace
of the nation.
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V. 14 Mar ,69
T 3 NORTHERN AFRICA
SOVIET MINISTER-Algiers, March 10, TASS--Aleksandr Sidorenko, the minister of
geology of the USSR, who came here on an official visit, continues his tour of
the country. The Soviet guest familiarized-himself with the progress of geological
survey work done jointly by ,Soviet and Algerian specialists in Aures Department,
inspected the mercury mines in 2smaili' iron ore deposits in olienza;.the'El-;Hajdar
metallurgical pr'oject. Aleksandr Sidorenko today made a trip to the area of the
Ahoggar Mountain Massiv, a unique treasure house or rare metals, which lies in
the very south of the Algerian Sahara. ? The visit of the minister of geology of
the USSR to Algeria, the newspaper AL-MOUjAHID writes today, mill undoubtedly
help to strengthen Soviet-Algerian cooperation, [Text] (Moscow TASS International
English 1555 GMT 10 Mar 69 :L)
RUMANIAN DERRICKS--A contract was recently signed in Algiers between the Rumanian
foreign trade enterprise Industrial-Export and the Algerian state enterprise
SONOTRACH for delivery by Rumania of two derricks of the 3 DH 250 type and Rumanian
technical ,assistance in start-up operations. According to? the agreement, 30 Algerians
will be trained in Rumania. After execution of this contract, SONOTRACH will have
22 derricks, among them nine from Rumania (six of the 3 DH 250 type and three of the
2 50 type), four from the USSR (3 D 61 tYpe), and six from the USA (two of the Gardner
Denver type and four of the Noil Well type,) [Text] (East Berlin;MARKT INFORMATIONEN
3 FebC69 p 4 X) '
LIBYA
KING IDRIS RECEIVES .DENTIS MESSAGE
Bayda
Domestic Sftwice in Arabic 2100 GMT 13 Mar 69 M
[Summary] The King today received, Dr Hasan Sabri al-Khuli who handed him a message
from President Jamal Abd an-Nasir. The Libyan house speaker, prenier, chief of
staff, and the UAR ambassador to Libya attended the reception. The King invited
them for lunch, during which he awarded A1,Khu11 the grand sash of Muhammad as-?
Svni3i.
Premier Anis al-Qadhafi received Al-Khull in the afternoon. They discvssed their
countries relations and the current Arab situation.
MINISTER MS BLUE NILE PRO
Omdurman
Sudan
OE-F0
Domestic Service in Arabic 1230 GMT 13 mar 69 K/L
[Summary] Minister of Works and Justice ar-Rashid at-Tahir arrived in Khartoum
this morning-from the Blue Nile Province at the end of his tour of inspection
there. He told Radio Omdurman's reporter that he had visited over 500 villages
and towns, and covered about 3,000 miles,
This visit had enabled him to ascertain the requirements of the area and the
problems of the citizens, and to find the necessary solutions. It had also,
enabled him to explain the governments policy for the development of the regions
in various spheres such as education, health, exploitation of the animal, mineral
and agricultural resources, provision of water and electricity, construction of
roads and: the building of bridges. The minister assured the citizens that all
the demands submitted to him would be the object of the government's attention
in. Khartoum.
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v U 5 EAST AFRICA
YUGOSLAT;ETHIOPIAN RELATIONS--Addis Ababa, 7 Mar--Dimitrije
ambassador to Addis Ababa, Met Ketema ifru, Ethiopia's foreign minister, here
yesterday, They talked of things related to the course of arrangements for a consul-
tative meeting of the nonalined countries and to matters of common interest to their
two countries. [Text] (Belgrade TANYUG International English 1118 GMT 7 Mar 69 L)
KENYA
BRIEFS
SOVIET DOCTORS--Nairobi--A new group of Soviet doctors has arrived here to work at
the hospital in Kisumu built by the Soviet Union as gift to the government and people
of Kenya. [Text] (Moscow TASS International English 0714 GMT 10 Mar 69 L)
SOMALIA
LOUDSPEAKER BANNED ALO ER FOR ELECTIONS
Hargeisa
Somalia
omestic Service in Somali 1540 GMT 13 Mar 69 K/L
[Summary] An announcement from the Gebile DC informs all political parties that the
use of loudspeakers during their election campaigns is prohibited in all areas of the
district along the border, without prior permission from the DC's office. The use of
loudspeakers and the holding of rallies in other towns within the district, other
than those on the border, are not affected ?bT s order.
TAN712,//
STUDENTS DEMAND EXPULSION OF U.S. TEACHERS
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Paris AFP in English 1903 9MT 13 Mar
[Text] Dar es Salaam--About 100 la students at Dar es Salaam University staged a
demonstration today calling for th9 expulsion of all United States teachers of the
faculty. They also demanded canc lations of a proposed study course on Tanzanian
military history and public fina ce on the ground that it could jeopardize the
country's security.
The placard-waving campus mill/ants made fresh demands for control of the faculty by
Africans. The demonstration/climaxed a row that started 10 days ago overthe faculty's
curriculum for next year.
A number of U.S. liberal 1 ecurers were named on placards, which carried such slogans
as Yankees go home, and ouths will defend Tanzania.
NYERERE: EDUCATION OBLEM DUE TO POVERTY
Dar es Sala
Tanzania
Domestic Service in 1600 GMT 13 Mar 69 K/L.
[Text] While talking to Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) and government
leaders in Mbeya today, President Nyerere called on parents to sympathise with about
400,000 Tanzania children whom the country could not sent to school because of poverty.
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U 4 EAST AFRICA
The statement terms the act "blamable, inhuman, and cowardiCeand states that the
Ethiopian Government has asked the West German Federal Government to throughly
investigate the matter.
HEARLD WARNS AGAINST FOREIGN INTERFERENCE
Addis Ababa Ethiopia .Domestic ;Service in Amharic 1115 01'1'13 Mar 69 K/L
(Summary] The English language ETHIOPIAN HERALD, in an editorial dealing .with
interference by the big nations in. the internal affairs of small countries, says 43
is in fact nothing new. But it has now become more regrettable since this
interference is not only directed against developing nations but is now al,so Wng
extended to some advanced countries. Such interference is not newtc5?EthiopiaThe
histbryof our'country is fullef)oUttideinterferencecandinvasiOns. After referring
to the battle of Aduwa during EmperarjMenelelc's reignp and the 1935 Italian invasion,
the editorial continues: "the aim of foreign interferenceis to separate one generation
from another, or one province from another province."
"At times foreign goVernments carry out their intrigues under cover of pretended
assistance and sympathy. While the problem of developing countties is how to effect
development, certain big powers Stir up conflict between these nations by proViding
them 14th arms."'
Pie paper explains that Ethiopia has always resolutely resisted outside interfergnoe,
whether direct or indirect, and adds that, as a member of UN and the seat of the OAU,
the strongly opposes any form of interference in the internal affairs of any country
by another. It points out that some foreign governments are using students and other
Ethiopians against the government. "We would like to warn those parties who want to
divide Ethiopia that the fabric of our unity is strong and unbreakable. It is not
today or since yesterday that Ethiopia has become aware that such intrigues are being
started by foreigners. The hiring of people for money to engage in intrigues has
been known since the start. Contacts at diplomatic level have been made on the subject
with the parties concerned. It is clear, however, that these countries areAurning
a deaf ear. This shows that Ethiopia's friendly relations with these countries are ") :
being misinterpreted".
The editorial refers to an unidentified foreign broadcasting station which exploited
the recent student unrest for propaganda purposes, and says that Ethiopia, being a ,
nonalined country, firmly believes in noninterference in the internal affairs of other
countries, arid expects in return that "her sovereignty and national unity shall be
respected." The editorial -concludes: "It is our sincere hope that sister countries
will understand this. Those who are involved in such evil intrigues must be paid back
now. Steps must be taken now against those who engage in these intrigues against
Ethiopia in contempt of her long resistance against foreign interference and invasions.-"
BRIEFS
SENEGALESE VISITOR--The Emperor today received the Senegalese delegation led by the
president of the Chamber of Commerce which is on a 3-day visit to Ethiopia. 'Trade
and communication links between Senegal and Ethiopia were discrissed. (Addis Ababa
Ethiopia Domestic Amharic 1100 GMT 13 Mar 69 K/L)
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