Albinism groups say more than 90% of people with the condition in Africa die before they reach 40-years-old. Mdeka is that age now – and the clock is ticking on his life.

Killings of people with albinism also occur in South Africa, although these are less common. In February, a 67-year-old traditional healer there was convicted of murdering a 20-year-old woman with ...

African albinos endure insults, discrimination and segregation throughout their lives. They also have a high risk of contracting skin cancer in a region where many jobs are outdoors.

People with albinism in several African countries live in fear of being abducted and killed in the mistaken belief that their body parts carry special powers and can be sold for thousands of ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven thousands of Africa’s albinos into hiding, fearful of losing their lives and limbs to unscrupulous ...

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to ...

Three witnesses, all persons with albinism and victims of human rights violations, presented testimonies before a panel of 10 judges chaired by the African Court president Imani D. Aboud.

In sub-Saharan Africa, albinism affects 1 in every 2,000 to 5,000 people. Among some groups, the rate is as high as 1 in 1,000.In Europe and the United States, it is closer to 1 in 17,000 to 20,000.

"Can You See Us?" is the story of a boy growing up with albinism in Zambia. His father spurns him, his peers attack him. It's based on the life of John Chiti, who spoke to NPR about his experiences.

In some parts of the world—especially in regions like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Nigeria—albinism is more common. Studies show that around 1 in 1,000 people in these areas may be ...

African albinos endure insults, discrimination and segregation throughout their lives. They also have a high risk of contracting skin cancer in a region where many jobs are outdoors.