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.

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.

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.

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 ...

10,000 E. African albinos in hiding after killings; Complete body parts set can sell for $75,000. John McGlothlen. Nov. 30, 2009 10:44 am.

New limbs, new hope for Africa's hunted albino children 21 photos. One of the other victims, 17-year-old Kabula Nkarango Masanja, said that her attackers asked her family for money, ...

A photo shows a close up of the albino dolphin swimming. They are extremely rare. Lloyd Edwards / Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises. After looking closely, he realized it was a month-old albino ...

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 ...

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 ...