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Colorful minibuses light up local streets in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
By Xinhua Published: Jul 22, 2026 02:42 PM
A minibus operates on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

A minibus operates on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)


A minibus conductor (2nd L) calls for passengers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

A minibus conductor (2nd L) calls for passengers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)


A row of minibuses wait for passengers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

A row of minibuses wait for passengers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)


A minibus operates on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

A minibus operates on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)


Several minibuses operate on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Several minibuses operate on a road in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on July 21, 2026. Colorful minibuses serve as a primary mode of transport and a vibrant element of local street culture in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)