Later on Saturday witnesses said soldiers were continuing to patrol key locations in Lubumbashi.

BBC: DR Congo forces clash with militia in Lubumbashi

Yet, for a time last week, the president made himself scarce, retiring to Lubumbashi in his home area.

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Those million-zaire notes they scoff at trade in Lubumbashi, the capital of Shaba province, at only 300, 000 to the dollar.

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He would probably flee to Lubumbashi and continue the fight from there.

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The mining areas around Lubumbashi have remained relatively calm although unidentified gunmen attacked the city's airport last August killing at least one soldier.

BBC: DR Congo forces clash with militia in Lubumbashi

At least five people have died in clashes between security forces and suspected Mai Mai militia in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

BBC: DR Congo forces clash with militia in Lubumbashi

In the other game in Group A, reigning champions TP Mazembe fought back from 1-0 down to beat visiting Esperance of Tunisia 2-1 in Lubumbashi.

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