He told police that a mob of around 50 people stormed their house at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, accusing his mother of witchcraft and then attacking the family with bladed weapons, the Hindustan ...

Updated on: July 2, 2025 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Six people accused of witchcraft were killed, burned alive, stoned or beaten by a militia in Burundi, a local official told AFP on Wednesday.

In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others Many Ugandan politicians are believed to retain the services of witch doctors, but they rarely admit it in ...

In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake ...

In Uganda, politics often intertwines with spiritual beliefs, as many politicians secretly consult traditional healers or witch doctors for perceived advantages. Some fear rivals may use witchcraft ...