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SECTION 251 — Practice of Witchcraft

In French Pratiques de sorcellerie

Whoever commits any act of witchcraft, magic or divination liable to disturb public order or tranquility, or to harm another in his person, property or substance, whether by the taking of a reward or otherwise, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 2 (two) to 10 (ten) years, and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 100 000 (one hundred thousand).
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Offences against public peace Felonies and misdemeanours against the general interest

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ARTICLE 251 — Pratiques de sorcellerie

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Section 251 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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