The procedures were done as part of traditional initiation, a rite of passage into manhood for young men from various ethnic groups.

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Local authorities report that a large number of young men have died after being isolated at initiation schools.

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Anoushka and the Fame Under Fire team would like to wish you a happy new year. Anoushka and the Fame Under Fire team would like to wish you a happy new year. We're back next week, but in the meantime, ...

Churches all over the world celebrated this year on Thursday, 1 January, 2026, as the New Year according to the Gregorian civil calendar. This has ...

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