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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to lift the 2023 TikTok ban on city devices, allowing at least some city agencies to use the app again, with the policy rollout expected in a TikTok video on the @nycmayor account. The move ends the Adams-era security ban amid ongoing debates about data security and ByteDance’s ties to Beijing, reflecting a broader national trend of easing restrictions while cybersecurity concerns persist.
The Gambia is considering reversing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) with a bill that has advanced in the country's legislature, sparking concerns from advocates like Jaha Dukuray, founder of Safe Hands for Girls. Dukuray, a survivor of FGM, emphasizes the cultural shift and advocacy efforts that have reduced the prevalence of FGM in The Gambia. She shares her personal experience and highlights the psychological and health risks associated with the practice, expressing concern for the potential repeal's impact on women and girls.
Gambia's National Assembly has voted to advance a bill that would overturn the ban on female genital cutting, potentially making it the first nation in the world to roll back such a protection. The decision has sparked a national dialogue about religion, culture, patriarchy, and reproductive health, with many survivors and activists opposing the move, citing the physical and emotional harm caused by the practice. The bill's proponents argue that it upholds religious rights and cultural norms, setting the stage for months of national dialogue and possible amendments before a final vote.