In a landmark achievement for African innovation, President Ibrahim Traoré unveiled Burkina Faso’s first-ever locally manufactured electric buses, sparking widespread celebrations across the nation.
A viral video circulating online captures jubilant scenes of citizens dancing in the streets, reflecting immense national pride in this historic milestone for the West African country.
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The electric buses, produced under the homegrown brand ITAOUA, mark a significant step in Burkina Faso’s push toward sustainable transportation and industrial self-reliance.
Manufactured at a state-of-the-art facility in Ouaga 2000, a prominent district in the capital, the buses are a testament to local engineering prowess.
Reports indicate the vehicles boast impressive features, including a 30-minute charging time and a range of up to 330 kilometers, positioning them as competitive in the global electric vehicle market.
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The unveiling, tagged online as “BREAKING: Ibrahim Traoré just unveiled Burkina Faso’s first-ever electric buses — made in Africa, by Africans,” has ignited a wave of excitement on social media.