In Zambia, two men are on trial for allegedly practicing witchcraft and possessing charms intended to harm President Hakainde ...

Over many years, Africa has seen a growth in community initiatives to tackle one of the most widespread and least acknowledged causes of violence on the continent: fear of witchcraft.

This column unpacks the rise of occult gangs in the Free State, where ritual murders and demonic symbols aren’t urban legends — they’re part of lived experience. And if we ignore the spiritual pull, ...

The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth ...

As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern ...

At Nerdist, we feel fascinated by the figure of “The Witch.” We’ve written at length about how the witch often calls to a very queer audience, her position as an othered character who breaks norms and ...

It cites the interpretation of witchcraft as one of these problems, noting hence, ‘in colonial times, witchcraft was thought to be the outstanding problem of the lawgiver in Africa.

But witchcraft in Africa is no comical curiosity, as Canadian journalist Karen Palmer eloquently demonstrates in her new book, “Spellbound: Inside West Africa’s Witch Camps.” ...

Witch hunting thrives in Africa Witch hunting is a serious problem across Africa. In Nigeria, severe acts of violence and abuse targeting elderly women due to accusations of witchcraft are ...

According to Global Atlas, a “witch camp” is a refuge for women accused of witchcraft. Ghana contains seven camps, housing over 1,000 women, some of which are believed to be at least 100 years ...