Following independence, Mozambique was ravaged by a 15-year civil war where ideology took a backseat to sheer terror. The rebel group RENAMO, backed by apartheid South Africa, waged war not just on the state, but on civilization itself, using witchcraft and mutilation as weapons.

This episode delves into the conflict's surreal brutality, where child soldiers fought beside "spirit mediums." We examine the deliberate targeting of teachers, nurses, and infrastructure, creating one of the 20th century's most devastating and misunderstood humanitarian disasters.

Hosted by Ibnul Jaif Farabi. Produced by Light Knot Studios (lightknotstudios.com).