The men who claim to be Africa’s ‘miracle workers’

Many were shocked by the revelation that a South African pastor used insecticide in a healing ritual The revelation that a South African pastor has been spraying insecticide on his church members in a healing ritual has shocked many but he is not the only self-styled pastor in Africa to resort to highly questionable practices. Cities and towns across…

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Gambia bans Internet and international calls on election day

The Gambia has banned the internet and international phone calls as presidential elections are held in the West African state. Officials have also banned demonstrations to prevent unrest after the elections. Estate agent Adama Barrow is challenging President Yahya Jammeh, who says divine intervention will give him a fifth term. *The Gambia has not had a smooth transfer of…

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