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In Burkina, motorbikes bring treasured independence for women

A woman rides a motorcycle in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

A woman rides a motorcycle in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on March 2, 2023. The motorcycle has already become a symbol of financial autonomy for many women in the country. PHOTO | OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT | AFP

By  AFP

Ouagadougou

The motorcycles that buzz along the streets of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, have a story to tell.

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