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AfricaLink | Deutsche Welle 05.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC Female Genital Mutilation Could FGM make a comeback in Kenya as a doctor takes to court? Many African countries have made great strides in tackling Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. Kenya, however, has seen a backlash as a doctor pushes for continuing the practice as part of 'heritage' in a court bid. Female genital mutilation on the rise in Germany 'Laws are just pieces of paper' if not enforced, says Guinean rights activist US doctor charged with performing female genital mutilation Female genital mutilation still a 'global concern' Raising FGM awareness in Africa Prominent ivory trade investigator killed in Nairobi home World-renowned ivory investigator Esmond Bradley-Martin has been found dead in his home with a stab wound to the neck. Martin had spent decades tracing the trade of ivory and rhino horns from Africa to Asian markets. Esmond Bradley-Martin on ivory trade New hope for African elephants? China clamps down on ivory trade Hong Kong bans ivory trade Vietnam seizes tons of elephant tusks 'originating from South Africa' Risky business: On the trail of poachers in Zimbabwe China ivory ban brings hope for elephants Can trophy hunting really help species survival? Jacob Zuma's future on the brink as South Africa's ANC holds urgent meeting South Africa's ruling African National Congress will hold an urgent meeting to discuss scandal-plagued Jacob Zuma's future as president. ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been vocally lobbying for Zuma's removal. South Africa - unemployment in Capetown Supporters and critics of Zuma hold rival protests in South Africa South Africa - corrupt and increasingly poor South Africa's Jacob Zuma suffers legal setback over impeachment bid Opinion: South Africa's ANC chooses pragmatism over corruption South Africa: Ramaphosa's first test is to bust ANC corruption South Africa's ruling ANC in crisis   © Deutsche Welle 2018