African cities embrace active mobility to reduce emissions and improve air quality

Sep 13, 2023

The active mobility movement is spreading across Africa. Image: Pexels/Richard Badejo

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Countries like Rwanda are pushing to make their roads safer, introducing a slate of measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Image: Andalou Agency via AFP/Cyril Ndegeya

Advocates say cycling and walking could help reduce the notorious gridlock in some African cities while helping countries reduce their emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases. Image: AFP/Tony Karumba

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