Malawi: Witchcraft Killings Surge - 11 Elderly Slaughtered in Four Months As Fear Grips Malawi

In Malawi, 11 elderly people have been brutally killed in the first four months of 2026 over witchcraft accusations, according to a report by the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisation. Since 2015, over 300 elderly individuals have been killed based on these accusations. Andrew Kavala, the organization's executive director, warned that the situation is becoming a national emergency, compounded by a rise in rape cases targeting older persons. Experts are calling for urgent actions to protect this vulnerable population.