Africa Health Report

Mirian Gom May 31, 2026

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM),...

Kwara State Moves to End FGM with United, Multisector Action 38 Kidnapped Kwara Worshippers Reunited With Families After Joint Security Rescue

Mirian Gom February 26, 2026

KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for...

FGM Persists Despite Laws as Rivers State Vows Total Elimination Rivers officials speak at International Day to End Female Genital Mutilation event

Mirian Gom February 11, 2026

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State Government renews its determination to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),...

Researcher Raises Alarm Over High FGM Rates in Nigeria Nigeria’s Unfinished War Against Female Genital Mutilation

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius November 8, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A Lagos-based researcher on female genital mutilation (FGM), Friday Anyebe, has expressed concern over...

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