Headlines- US President Donald Trump said Washington "may do another little Epic Fury," hinting that the US may undertake further attacks against Iran.
- After a shooting attack in Hebron that left two soldiers dead and numerous more injured, Israeli troops began a "targeted and thorough" military operation.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez pledged to deploy 70,000 police officers to maintain order across the country as France prepares for fresh protests on Saturday.
- The Health Ministry of Kenya reported a second Ebola death on Friday.
- On Friday, a shooting at a church in the southern Jordanian governorate of Karak resulted in seven deaths and thirty-four injuries.
Tag: Albinism
Nigerian Albinos Demand Government Reinstate Free...
The Nigerian Albinism Association is demanding that the government resume free cancer care for albinos. It was put on hold years ago due to a lack of funds
Women, Mothers of Children with Albinism...
Albinism is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. It is particularly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Those with the condition often are killed for their parts, which some believe can transmit magical powers
Malawi’s Albinos Issued Personal Security Alarms...
Malawi is distributing personal security alarms to people with albinism, a condition that causes whitening of the skin from lack of pigmentation. Malawi authorities hope the alarms will prevent deadly attacks on albinos by people who believe their body parts have magical powers
Kenya-Nigeria News
Growing up with albinism 24-year-old Allan Herbert, a Kenyan journalism graduate knew he was different. While he did not face the stigma and discrimination that other albinos in his country suffer, he did have to take precautions…Cane weaving is a Nigerian art that is decades-old but the demand for imported furniture in the country has hurt the business, and many involved in the craft are struggling to make a living….
Malawi Musician Fight Myths About Albinism
In Malawi, a young albino man is using music to fight discrimination and misconceptions about the genetic condition in a country where more than 100 people with albinism have been attacked since 2014. Lazarus Chigwandali has long been performing on the streets of Lilongwe
Mozambique: Education Barriers for Children with...
Children with albinism face insecurity and significant obstacles to accessing quality education in the Tete province of Mozambique, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The report, “‘From Cradle to Grave’: Discrimination and Barriers to Education for Persons with Albinism in Tete Province, Mozambique” is in the form of a special web feature with video and photos