Military checkpoints had prevented travel any further south of Kisangani than kilometre seven earlier in the week, but this had subsequently been resolved. The authorities are establishing barracks north of Goma for all soldiers and police who are currently scattered in residences throughout the town. Security on South Kivu, meanwhile, is reported to be markedly better, although a number of minor security incidents continue. According to local sources, Tutsi populations in the villagers fled. The situation was reported to be under control later in the week.
Local authorities say that the attack was the work of bandits.
The talks in Libreville, Gabon had been postponed on Saturday to enable both sides to consult their leaders. Congo's constitutional council extended the mandate of President Pascal Lissouba and postponed elections, scheduled for 27 July, on Saturday to a date to be fixed. The decision has been fiercely criticised by the head of the delegation of Denis Sassou Nguesso, the predecessor and foe of Lissouba. DRC Deputy Interior Minister Faustine Munene told journalists that plots were underway in Brazzaville against the government of DRC president, Laurent-Desire Kabila. Alliance soldiers fired shots into the air in different districts of Kinshasa following a resumption of shooting in Brazzaville on Wednesday.