Amnesty International urges Ghana to pass Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill six years after Akua Denteh’s death

Six years after the lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh in Kafaba, Amnesty International has renewed calls on the government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, warning that the continued delay has left hundreds of vulnerable women without legal protection. In a statement marking the sixth anniversary of Akua Denteh's killing on July 23, 2026, the human rights organisation expressed concern that the legislation, which Parliament passed in July 2023, has yet to become law.

By Caleb Ahinakwah