How A Child Soldier Reclaimed Her Former Self
She was abducted at age 11 by Joseph Kony's rebels and forced to bear his children. It took Evelyn Amony years to recover. Now she works to help other women caught up in conflict.
Africa
#NPRNightSky: Send Us Your Pix Of The World's Least Light-Polluted Skies
Eighty percent of the world lives under light-polluted skies. For the 20 percent who can see clear views of the heavens at night, we want to see your photos.
Pistorius Walks Without His Prosthetic Legs In Dramatic Show At Sentencing Hearing
A defense lawyer called the track star a "broken man" and said Pistorius has made a "series of enemies" since he killed his girlfriend in 2013. The athlete faces a minimum of 15 years for murder.
My New Normal Includes An Acceptance Of Spiders
Our Peace Corps correspondent, in northern Ghana, reports that what used to seem unusual is now not so unusual anymore.
See What The 'Cool People' Are Wearing In Four Cities In Africa
They're wearing the diverse fashions of Africa — but they're not wearing African fashion. A new book explains the difference.
How Do You Say 'Gnarly' In Amharic? Ethiopia Gets Its First Skate Park
The country hopes to cash in on the sport's global popularity. And the kids love doing flips and handstands.
Captured 'Smuggling Kingpin' Is Actually An Innocent Migrant, Family Says
After Italy and the U.K. announced they tracked down and captured the human trafficker known as "The General," concerns are growing that they may have the wrong man in custody.
Ethiopia Stifles Dissent, While Giving Impression Of Tolerance, Critics Say
For authoritarian regimes, crushing all opposition can be bad for your reputation. Ethiopia's leaders have proven skilled at maintaining firm control while staging the ceremonies of democracy.
Hapless Monkey Single-Handedly Triggers Nationwide Blackout In Kenya
A monkey stumbled into the largest hydropower station in East Africa and managed to set off a chain reaction that caused a countrywide blackout lasting more than three hours.
Monkey Knocks Out Power Across Kenya
A monkey took a fall right on top of a transformer at a power station. This tripped the transformer and caused a blackout. The monkey is fine, being cared for by the Kenya Wildlife Service.