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Africa Focus
A record of albinism news, research, and advocacy from trusted sources around the world. Reviewed by a human editor before publication.
Jane Kasweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Delphile Bandha
Livingstone, Zambia
Purity Kashweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Dorcus Siabasimbi
Livingstone, Zambia
Carolina Khaskelis from the United States is visiting Livingstone, Zambia, where she is spending time with members of the local albinism community, including Jane Kasweka, Delphile Bandha, Purity Kashweka, and Dorcus Siabasimbi. Alongside distributing essential sunscreen, Carolina is listening to their stories and learning more about their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Africa FocusReuters Health (Albinism via Google News)Tanzanian children with albinism face return from USA
Children with albinism who were brought to the United States after surviving attacks in Tanzania now face an uncertain return home.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismPeople with albinism in Malawi face fear and discrimination
A Human Rights Watch report documents the daily discrimination and physical danger faced by people with albinism in Malawi. The findings point to persistent failures in protection and justice.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN expert reviews albinism protections in Tanzania
The UN Independent Expert on Albinism has turned attention to Tanzania, where people with albinism continue to face ritual attacks and barriers to basic rights.
Africa FocusAllAfrica — AlbinismNon-communicable diseases account for 40% of Malawi deaths
A new WHO report finds that non-communicable diseases now cause roughly four in ten deaths in Malawi, raising urgent questions about prevention and care access.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismAttacks fall in Tanzania, but root causes persist
A UN expert reports fewer recorded attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania, while warning that superstition and poverty continue to drive risk in rural communities.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismMalawi's APAM launches nationwide registration for albinism community
The Albinism Association of Malawi is building a national registry to improve access to support for people with albinism across the country.
Africa FocusUNHCR AfricaUNHCR identifies albinism as protection need in Tanzania camp
A 2015 UNHCR document from Nyarugusu refugee camp listed people with albinism among those requiring specific protection. The record surfaces an early formal acknowledgement of targeted risk.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismLilongwe family buries man with albinism after killing
A man with albinism has been murdered in a village near Lilongwe, Malawi, deepening fears about the safety of people with albinism in the region.
Africa FocusUNHCR AfricaUN resettles people with albinism fleeing Malawi threats
UNHCR has begun resettling refugees with albinism from Malawi after escalating threats to their safety. The moves follow years of documented attacks linked to ritual practices.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismTanzanian children lost limbs in attacks over albinism
ABC News reports on children in Tanzania who were attacked and lost limbs because of their albinism. The attacks are linked to demand for body parts in ritual practices.
Africa FocusAllAfrica — AlbinismAU health summit in Accra faces test of commitment
African leaders gather in Accra to address sustainable health financing. Advocates say this summit must produce action, not declarations.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN review documents ongoing threats to Tanzanians with albinism
A 2021 submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review recorded persistent killings, trafficking, and exclusion facing people with albinism in Tanzania.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN expert concludes landmark human rights visit to Malawi
Ikponwosa Ero, the UN Independent Expert on albinism, completed an eleven-day official visit to Malawi in April 2016, examining the rights and safety of people with albinism.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN warns of surge in attacks on children with albinism
The UN's Independent Expert on Albinism has reported a sharp rise in violent attacks against children with albinism in East Africa, describing the incidents as gravely alarming.
Africa FocusReuters Health (Albinism via Google News)Four charged in Tanzania albinism killing
Tanzanian authorities have charged four people in connection with the murder of a person with albinism, as pressure grows for stronger protections.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismMalawi: work barriers persist for people with albinism
A Human Rights Watch report documents how people with albinism in Malawi face discrimination in employment, education, and daily life. The findings call for urgent legal reform.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismHuman Rights Watch documents violence against Malawians with albinism
A new Human Rights Watch report details killings, attacks, and discrimination facing people with albinism in Malawi, where harmful beliefs drive demand for body parts.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismA grandmother's words, and one girl's life after
A New York Times opinion piece follows a young girl with albinism whose grandmother called for her death at birth. Her story reflects a pattern of family rejection documented across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismUNESCO strengthens albinism rights work in Zimbabwe
UNESCO and partner organisations met in Zimbabwe to coordinate efforts protecting the rights of people with albinism. The collaboration focuses on reducing discrimination and improving access to services.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismTwo siblings with albinism missing in Mozambique
A brother and sister with albinism have been missing from Quelimane since November, leaving their community on edge. No arrests have been reported.