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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 ...
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Yardbarker on MSNTHAT VERY WITCH Explores the Duality of the Witch (and Women) in Movies and Our LivesAt 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 ...
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Africanews on MSNWitchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surgeAs Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern ...
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.
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 ...
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.” ...
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 ...
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