Civilians caught in the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo have told Al Jazeera of atrocities committed by government troops. The Congolese military claims it is making gains in its campaign to crush rebel groups in the east of the country. But some of those who've fled the conflict say the army are as feared as the rebels. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow sent this exclusive report from the regional capital, Goma.
Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."