This issue of 'Focus' details the military developments in Angola during 1987-1988, particularly the South African Defence Force's (SADF) failed assault on Cuito Cuanavale, the subsequent Cuban-Angolan counteroffensive, and the shifting military and political situation in southern Angola and Namibia. It also covers the international negotiations involving Angola, Cuba, South Africa, and the United States, leading to agreements on Namibian independence and Cuban withdrawal from Angola. The publication includes references to major news sources and provides context on IDAF’s mission and international affiliates.