"Gambia Considers Reversing Ban on Female Genital Cutting in Global First"

Lawmakers in Gambia are set to vote on repealing a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, a practice that has been linked to serious health risks and is incorrectly believed to control women's sexuality. The bill is backed by religious conservatives and has sparked protests from activists who fear it could lead to the erosion of other laws safeguarding women's rights. The procedure, also known as female genital mutilation, remains a widespread practice in parts of Africa, despite being banned in over 80 countries.