More than 80 dead over ‘genital theft’: How a bizarre rumour has fuelled violence in Africa
More than 80 people have been killed after being accused of stealing men’s genitals in a bizarre wave of mob violence across parts of Africa. A BBC Global Disinformation Unit investigation found that the rumours, rooted in longstanding fears and superstitions, have led to attacks in several countries since October 2025
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