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Approximately 80% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 in Sierra Leone have endured the harrowing experience of female genital mutilation (FGM), as per findings from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This tragic statistic reveals a practice that isn’t merely a ritual; it is a troubling cornerstone of identity for many communities within the country. As Kaata Minah, an African feminist activist and a 2024 Impact West Africa Fellow, elucidates in her writing for the Inter Press Service, this act is often perceived…

In a recent turn of events, Russia has neither confirmed nor denied reports regarding a telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This ambiguity raises numerous questions about the current dynamics between the two nations, particularly regarding their ongoing dialogue since President Trump assumed office with a promise to swiftly resolve the conflict in Ukraine. According to a report by the New York Post, President Trump disclosed that he had recently conversed with…

Paris (AFP) - Despite his vivid orange beard and distinctive glasses, Abdul Qadir Mumin remains a shadowy figure, difficult to catch, and even harder to understand. This Somalian has likely climbed to the top tier within the Islamic State (IS) ensemble, potentially acting as the de facto big cheese without the official endorsement, according to experts. Some observers are puzzled about the mysterious figure Abou Hafs al-Hachimi al-Qourachi, IS's supposed caliph, speculating if he even exists. Meanwhile, it's plausible that…

Sucaf (Sucrerie africaine de Centrafrique), a subsidiary of the French group Castel, is accused by a US NGO, The Sentry, of providing financial support to armed groups for several years in exchange for securing its operations. Sentry, a non-governmental organization specializing in tracing illegal financing in conflict zones,…

Following the violence and looting, former President Jacob Zuma will appear on Monday, July 19, for corruption in one of the many cases for which he is charged. These are arms agreements signed with the French industrialist Thalès in the 1990s. It is Jacob Zuma's first public appearance since he has been behind bars. The former president appears for video conferencing for health reasons but also for…