Malawi’s struggling economy means more albinos are being killed for their body parts

Malawi’s struggling economy means more albinos are being killed for their body parts

The mythology surrounding albinos in parts of Africa is strong. In Malawi, it’s believed that their bones contain gold. In Tanzania, businesses and politicians turn to witch doctors who say the body parts of albinos bring wealth or good luck. Men believe that sleeping with an albino woman can cure them of HIV. As a…