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.

This issue of 'Focus' documents cross-border raids, abductions, and military operations conducted by South African forces in Botswana, Swaziland, and Mozambique during 1986. It includes detailed accounts of incidents involving civilian casualties, abductions of ANC members and foreign nationals, and diplomatic protests by affected governments. The publication also outlines threats against Mozambique and the expulsion demands for ANC members. Supplementary sections describe the objectives and international structure of IDAF, and provide a list of sources and abbreviations.

This issue of FOCUS reports on South African cross-border military actions and assassinations in Swaziland, Namibia, and Angola during mid-1987. It details attacks on Southern African states and exiles, including the assassination of ANC officials in Swaziland, major military offensives in Angola, and increased South African defence and police budgets. The publication also outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF and provides a list of source abbreviations.