In Uganda, politics often intertwines with spiritual beliefs, as many politicians secretly consult traditional healers or witch doctors for perceived advantages ...

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

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.

Actress Juliana Olayode, popularly known as Toyo Baby in the Jenifa Diary movie series, has recounted a chilling encounter that nearly led to her initiation into witchcraft, cautioning the public ...

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

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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 ...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two men are on trial in Zambia on charges of practicing witchcraft and possessing charms intended to harm the country's president, in a case that has become a source of ...