10-year-old girl dies after FGM in Sierra Leone

Ogyem SolomonDecember 20, 2018

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A 10-year-old girl has died after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone, the Reuters news agency reports.

The girl was cut during an initiation at a secret women’s society in northern Sierra Leone, it says.

A woman in charge of initiations was arrested and investigations continue, police told the agency.

The case has sparked renewed calls for the practice to be banned in the West African country.

An activist told Reuters that 67 other girls were reported to have been circumcised during the initiation and were awaiting medical examination.

FGM typically involves the partial or total removal of the female genitalia and can cause serious health problems.

Nine in 10 women have been circumcised in Sierra Leone, according to UN data.

Sierra Leone is one of only a handful of African countries which has not outlawed FGM.

Source: bbc.com

Ogyem SolomonDecember 20, 2018

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.