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While some 19th–20th century European colonialists tried to stamp out witch-hunting in Africa by introducing laws banning accusations of witchcraft, some former African colonies introduced laws banning witchcraft after they gained independence. This has produced an environment that encourages persecution of suspected witches.
Witchcraft accusations against children in Africa have received increasing international attention in the first decade of the 21st century. [1] [2] [3]The phenomenon of witch-hunts in Sub-Saharan Africa is ancient, [4] but the problem has been exasperated due to charismatic preachers such as Helen Ukpabio. [4]
E.K. Bongmba finds Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic among the Azande by Evans-Pritchard (published 1937 [4]) responsible for a reduction in appreciation of the value of magic as a definite subject of study. [5]
Ghana's parliament on Friday passed a bill to protect people accused of witchcraft, making it a crime to abuse them or send them away from communities. The new law was suggested after a 90-year ...
Rural districts near Kampala, Uganda's capital, have been badly affected by kidnappings of vulnerable people, children in particular, for sacrificial purposes. [3] It is a modern phenomenon that purports to be part of the country's old custom, through the use of traditional medicine, which roughly 80% of people rely on.
Azande witch doctor. Witchcraft among the Zande people of North Central Africa is magic used to inflict harm on an individual that is native to the Azande tribal peoples. The belief in witchcraft is present in every aspect of Zande society. They believe it is a power that can only be passed on from a parent to their child.
Beyond black hats and broomsticks, here's what to know about witches, witchcraft, spells, magic, covens, Wiccans and beyond. Learn about the facts and history.
Witchcraft is deeply rooted in many African countries and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. [1] It has been specifically relevant to Ghana 's culture, beliefs, and lifestyle. [ 2 ] It continues to shape lives daily and with that it has promoted tradition, fear, violence, and spiritual beliefs.