Female genital mutilation
Women hail victory as Sudan moves to ban genital cutting
The practice has long been viewed, especially in rural communities, as a 'rite of passage' for girls and a way to preserve their chastity.
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ANALYSIS: Pushing the final frontier for ending female genital mutilation
After more than three decades of campaigning against FGM, this year is a watershed moment for women and girls at risk, write Mohamed M Fall and Dr Julitta Onabanjo.
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In Kurdish Iraq, women strive to end genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation was once extremely common in the Kurdish region, but WADI's campaigning has chipped away at the practice.
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Somalia announces first prosecution for female genital mutilation
The announcement was made at a conference on FGM attended by officials, religious leaders and journalists, which was co-hosted in Mogadishu by the Global Media Campaign to End FGM and the Ifrah Foundation.
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Egypt struggles to end female genital mutilation
Genital cutting of girls was banned in Egypt in 2008 and criminalized in 2016. But the practice remains a rite of passage and is often viewed as a way to promote chastity.
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Peter Frederiksen found guilty on 36 counts
Peter Frederiksen was arrested at his home in Langenhoven Park in 2015 after female body parts were found in his freezer.
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New MTV dramas in Egypt and India tackle female genital mutilation, sex work
Both series by the Viacom-owned youth entertainment broadcaster will feature soundtracks to appeal to young audiences.
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US doctor charged with FGM of seven-year-olds
US authorities have charged a Detroit doctor with performing genital mutilation on seven-year-old girls.
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Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM after death of teen girl
A 19-year-old girl died during an FGM procedure performed by a female secret society.
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Girls in Guinea cut at earlier age as female support for FGM rises
Guinea has the second highest rate of female genital mutilation in the world after Somalia.
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More women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated - UN
The new global figure includes nearly 70 million more girls and women than UNICEF estimated in 2014.
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Case against FS mutilator’s wife’s alleged murderer postponed
Motlatsi Moqeti was arrested after witnesses linked him to the murder of Peter Frederiksen’s wife.
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State wants genital mutilation suspect's bail denied
The State says it has a record of the accused’s wife opening a case against him, fearing for her life.
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Genital mutilation suspect pleads not guilty
Peter Frederiksen is applying for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court this afternoon.
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Liberian journalist fears for safety
Front Page Africa’s Mae Azango spoke on Monday at the International Press Institute’s World Congress.
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The Africa Report: 23 July
'Morsi kidnapped' says family, Rwanda's support of M23 rebels, and the latest on female genital mutilation.
