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Mob Killings Linked to Genital Theft Accusations

Updated 2026-09-03 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

More than 80 people have been killed in mob violence across six African nations. The killings are being fueled by social media accusations of 'genital theft'.

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How killings sparked by accusations of 'genital theft' are being fuelled by social media

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

2026-09-03 00:58 UTC