Inside Ghana's last 'witch camps'
Africa • Aug 29, 2025, 11:16 AM
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In northern Ghana, hundreds of women accused of witchcraft are living in open-air prisons. Rejected by their families and communities, these women are forced to seek refuge in "witch camps", where living conditions are extremely difficult. NGOs and politicians are now working to close these inhumane camps and criminalise accusations of witchcraft. FRANCE 24's Julia Guggenheim and Damien Koffi report for Pool Africa.
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Inside Ghana's last 'witch camps'
Africa • 11:16 AM
1 min
In northern Ghana, hundreds of women accused of witchcraft are living in open-air prisons. Rejected by their families and communities, these women are forced to seek refuge in "witch camps", where living conditions are extremely difficult. NGOs and polit
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The Bright Side: Malawi's sacred Mount Mulanje added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Africa • 8:40 AM
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The sacred Mount Mulanje in southern Malawi was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in July, a move that locals hope will promote eco-tourism while curbing illegal logging.
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