Persons with Albinism Archives

Malawi Govt pays K44 million compensation to Lule’s widow

Nov 15, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has paid K44 million compensation to the widow of Buleya Lule who died in police custody in 2019 after he was arrested over the abduction of a person with albinism. The widow, Charity… ...

Two men get life sentences for killing person with albinism

Oct 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two men have been handed life sentences for the murder of a 54-year-old person with albinism in Nkhatabay. The High Court sitting in Nkhata Bay has delivered the sentence against Frank Mkweni Khonje, 21, and… ...

Traditional leaders asked to join fight against attacks on persons with albinism

Sep 01, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ministry of Civil Education and National Unity has asked traditional leaders in Mzimba to join the fight against abductions and killings of people with albinism in the country. The Minister responsible, Timothy Mtambo made the… ...

Herbalists told to stop spreading myths that lead to sexual abuse, killings

May 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Vincent Khonje - MANA Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has urged traditional doctors to be drivers of authentic messages in order to dispel myths and misconceptions that lead to abuse… ...

Chinese-born model concerned over plight of people with albinism in Malawi

Apr 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Model Xueli Abbing, who was abandoned by her parents in China where albinism is seen by some as a curse, says she is lucky she was only abandoned since in countries like Malawi people with… ...

Media urged to vet adverts from traditional healers

Apr 27, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Herbalists in Dedza district have asked media houses in the country to vet any advert from traditional healers saying some adverts are perpetrating attacks on people with albinism. The herbalists made the appeal during an… ...

Report paints grim picture of Malawi’s human rights situation

Apr 07, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Amnesty International in its report has mentioned harassment of rights defenders, overcrowded prisons, and attacks against people with albinism as some of the human rights violations happening in Malawi. The organisation has today released its… ...