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Sudan ratifies law banning female genital mutilation

Sudan ratifies law banning female genital mutilation

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Sudan’s ruling body ratified a law banning the widespread practice of female genital mutilation, the justice ministry announced Friday, handing the movement for women’s rights in the African country a long-sought victory. The Sovereign Council passed a set of sweeping amendments to the country’s criminal code late Thursday, including one that criminalized the deep-rooted practice. The draft law...

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Mali president calls for dialogue amid crippling protests

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As South Sudan turns nine: elusive quest for peace amid bloodshed

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Sudan reshuffles cabinet amid mounting economic, protest pressures

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TPLF tells Ethiopia PM to face challenges, stop scapegoating

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Diarrhea outbreak hits Zimbabwe's second city of Bulawayo

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Nigeria's anti-graft boss suspended, faces corruption probe

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Uganda virus caseload passes 1,000 mark; no deaths till date

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Sudan govt to sign final peace deal with rebel groups

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