This issue of 'Focus' covers events in Southern Africa during August and September 1986, including violations of the Nkomati Accord by South Africa, arms supplies to the MNR in Mozambique, sabotage of the Beira oil pipeline, border tensions and attacks involving Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, and Swaziland, and incidents involving ANC members. The publication also outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF, and provides a list of sources and abbreviations used.