–– Paul Schlehlein

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In light of President Trump’s recent cuts of abortion aid across Africa, questions continue to rise about the morality of infanticide.

Abortion is unconditionally legal in only a few countries in Africa, including Benin, Tunisia, and South Africa. Most other African nations allow for abortion under certain circumstances, such as rape and fetal impairment. 

This prompts questions. Is abortion ever justified? Is it ever valid or morally permissible under certain circumstances? If so, which exceptions are reasonable?