Allegations of Witchcraft Are Not a Matter for Northern Ghanaians Alone

Recent reports in the Ghanaian media have once again drawn attention to a disturbing and persistent problem: the murder, attempted murder, and lynching of women accused of practicing witchcraft. These incidents are often shocking in their brutality and tragic in their consequences. They also raise an important question: Are witchcraft accusations a problem confined to…

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Killing and Lynching of Women Accused of Witchcraft is a Crime

Violence against persons accused of witchcraft remains a troubling reality in parts of Ghana. Although our nation prides itself on hospitality, communal solidarity, and deep respect for human dignity, allegations of witchcraft too often trigger acts of cruelty that contradict these cherished values. It is time to speak plainly: killing or lynching a person accused…

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