In the stifling noon haze of Harmattan days
A desert princess pushes a gender-unfriendly bike on the sandy sidewalk
Steadily advancing against the wobbly resistance of the machine
Her mind set on her distant goal with the determination of the desert people
Somewhere at the far end of the world commuters ride air-conditioned public transport
Hear the “Western complaint” about their “harsh” living conditions
Photo Hugh Ardoin Niger The Red Planet Gallery