Nimco Ali, OBE. is a Somali social activist. She is co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation, an Africa-led partnership to end female genital mutilation. She spoke to me in Senegal, on trusting Africans in leading the fight against FGM in Africa. She says that it is important to speak to people in power and empower women in the frontlines. Twitter: @nimkoali ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or another injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. To listen to this podcast on itunes, search for End FGM or Jeremiah Kipainoi, or click here. To listen to all podcast episodes here, use the player below.