Leonard Phiri
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Leonard Phiri is a Zambian man who was sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema, marking a significant case as it was the first conviction under the Witchcraft Act for such an offense.
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Leonard Phiri was convicted for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.
Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s presidentDaily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·
Ghana· 2025-09-16
Ghana· 2025-09-16
Leonard Phiri pleaded for leniency from the magistrate who sentenced him.
Two men sentenced to prison in Zambia for plotting to kill president with witchcraft | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2025-09-15
Jamaica· 2025-09-15
Leonard Phiri was convicted for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hichilema.
Two men sentenced in Zambia for attempting to bewitch and kill presidentBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-09-15
United Kingdom· 2025-09-15