In Zambia, two witch doctors were arrested for trying to bewitch the country's president, Hakainde Hichilema, News Central television reported, dariknews.bg reported.
The police arrested 42-year-old Mozambican citizen Justen Mabulese Kandunde and 43-year-old Zambian village elder Leonard Phiri. It was found that they had many amulets needed for casting spells, as well as a live chameleon. According to investigators, the animal was also used for witchcraft.
It is believed that the shamans were hired by the brother of a prominent opposition member of the Zambian parliament, who is currently in prison on charges of robbery, murder and escaping from custody. According to News Central TV, the detainees are called “practicing sorcerers“, but are accused only of cruelty to animals. Their trial is due to begin soon.
It was previously reported that in the Maldives, the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Energy has been accused of trying to use black magic against the country's president, writes Sun Online. Minister Fatimat Shamnaz Ali Salem and two other people were arrested for witchcraft against President Mohamed Mujica. An investigation is underway, details of the case have not been reported. It is noted that Salem holds an important position, as the Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, is facing many challenges related to the climate crisis. Water levels around the island nation are rising, which could make the country uninhabitable by the end of the century.