Witchcraft or "kindoki" is a widespread belief in parts of central and western Africa.
People from all backgrounds and social classes there see it as a normal extension of their spiritual life.
It is quite routine for children across Africa to be accused of being witches and the phenomenon is particularly strong in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Revivalist churches preaching the benefits of child exorcism have gained greater influence in the past decade.
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