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Uganda: District Boss Wants Perpetrators of Child Sacrifice Killed

Mukono LCV boss Francis Lukooya Mukoome has requested all Mukono residents to rally against all those who engage themselves in child sacrifice which is on rampant in the district. Read more here

UK: Son ‘beheaded witch-like mother’

A naked man seen walking around like a zombie had beheaded his mother because he thought she looked like a witch. Read more here 

Uganda: Police boss links Luweero crime to witchcraft

The outgoing Luweero District Police Commander, Mr Samuel Bamuzibire has said residents’ belief in witchcraft is fuelling crime in the area. More here 

Uganda: Witchcraft: Things women do to keep their men

Women are collecting body fluids like urine and menstrual blood among others to keep their errant husbands in check on witchcraft advice. So, under the guise of needing an urgent solution to a cheating husband, our undercover reporter visited some shrines in Katwe, Makindye and Wakaliga to seek advice from traditional medicine women. More here

Kenya: Man killed over witchcraft claims

A man accused of practising witchcraft has allegedly been killed by relatives in Kilifi County, and his son hurt in the commotion. In this region, killing of suspected sorcerers is widespread. Read more here

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans enslaved by superstition

THE mysterious blast in Chitungwiza last week once again raised the question whether Zimbabweans are enslaved by superstition and witchcraft. Read more here 

Ghana: Bonyase : A Witch Camp and Its Priestess in Ghana

Another report from Leo Igwe on scale of problem affecting women and children in Ghana. Read more here

Zimbabwe: Does juju make businesses thrive?

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Togo: Black Magic Fetish Market Has One Stop Shopping For Voodoo Supplies

Read report and photos here 

Nigeria: Child Witch Hunting And Our Justice System

Coverage from WHRIN advisory board member – Leo Igwe – on plight of victims of witchcraft accusations in Nigeria. Full story here 

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