“This was an all-too-rare moment of accountability for wartime rape. It sends a warning signal to all commanders that they will be held responsible if they let their men brutalise civilians.” — Guardian Editorial

Congo central bank sells $50 mln to stop franc falling – Amedee Mwarabu Kiboko, Reuters – read

Copper price tumble hits tens of thousands of Congolese – AFP – read

India, Congo’s friendly relation to strengthen further: President – Zee News – read

MONUSCO applauds DRC Government’s efforts to fight torture, especially through reinforcing the related legal framework – Press Release – read

Reserve with rare gorillas finally protected – Shreya Dasgupta, MongaBay – read

Two Congos call for reforms at the UN Security Council – Xinhua – read

15 soldiers, 37 rebels killed in eastern DR Congo – News Ghana – read

Health officials race to prevent Congo yellow fever disaster – Amedee Mwarabu Kiboko, Reuters – read

Congo’s Katumbi says Kabila should commit to leaving office – Thomas Wilson, Bloomberg – read

DR Congo risks ‘even worse crisis’ over Kabila uncertainty – AFP – read

U.S. begins targeted sanctions on Congo official – Patricia Zengerle & Aaron Ross –read

Religious restrictions among the world’s most populous countries – Pew – read

8 Things You Should Know before Hiking Nyiragongo – Gorilla Highlands – read

Congo Volcano Brings Farmers Rich Soil but Eruption Threat – AP – read