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"A woman of firsts" is the name of the book written by the former First Lady of the self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland, Edna Adan Ismail. In this interview with Focus on Africa's Veronique Edwards, Edna reflects on her inspiring career as a midwife, as First Lady, and as an activist against the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. (Photo: Edna Adan Ismail attends "Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation: Through The Fire" benefit screening at Culture Project on April 5, 2014 in New York City. Credit: John Lamparski/WireImage)