Their tragic deaths were highlighted in the latest Unicef report on female genital mutilation. Understanding the trends is the starting point for ending female genital mutilation. FGM in African countriesCountries with the highest levels of female genital mutilation are Somalia (99%), Guinea (95%) and Djibouti (90%). Somalia and Sudan face the challenge of addressing widespread female genital mutilation amid conflict and population growth. Backlash by conservatives: In The Gambia religious leaders have demanded that legislators revoke a 2015 law banning female genital mutilation.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 12, 2024 18:05 UTC