Africa's shame

Africa is  the second largest country in the world.  Albinism occurs in this country like it does all over the world.  It is a skin condition characterized by complete or partial lack of skin pigment. Physical problems are common with this disorder.

The greatest problem those with this disorder have is Witch doctors. A Witch  doctor has herbal knowledge. Knows how to make questionable magic concoctions and potions. He does have a great understanding of psychology.

Albino's used to be considered ghosts or cursed. Witch doctors stepped in ans are responsible for lies that have had deadly consequence. People now believe that albino bones contain gold due to Witch doctor lies. They think potions and concoctions with their bones have magic that will bring them prosperity.

Albino's do not surrender their bones. Grave sites of known albino's are desecrated to remove their bones. Children are snatched out of their parents arms or abducted. Look at link  6 for pictures of affected children. Their limbs are removed totally from their bodies or small parts at a time. Body parts can cost from  $3,000 to $100.000. The sad thing is that the economy is very poor in this country. Only influential, educated people can pay for these magic potions.

I heard an old Ethiopian saying that holds true for these murders. "The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people."

I watched news feeds and read information from the following links before blogging.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/witch-doctor

https://www.google.com/search?q=african+witch+doctor+potions&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJm5P6hpnNAhXByyYKHXWABkcQsAQIGw#imgrc=XMRkKDn1ehR6DM%3A

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-31849531

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_people_with_albinism

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/07/africa/africa-albino-hunted-bones-malawi/

http://qz.com/701258/malawis-struggling-economy-means-more-albinos-are-being-killed-for-their-body-parts/

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/albino-killed-in-malawai-africa-body-parts-superstition/1/686870.html

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1244075/heartbroken-mum-hugs-her-child-after-iding-the-body-of-his-brother-9-who-was-beheaded-by-witch-doctors/