By Michelle Bulterys
Senior Editor

Chinese military monkeys join the army to protect the soldiers.

Locals train “surf” in South Africa, making train “surfing” one of the deadliest adrenaline sports.

Putin makes first visit to Crimea for Victory Day.

Yingluck Shinawatra steps down as Thailand’s Prime Minister.

Sudan rivals Kiir and Machar make peace deal after a five month conflict.

Ongoing search for kidnapped girls in Nigeria attracts the globe’s attention.

Image by USAID Africa Bureau