Ghana. Northern Region. Tamale. Bank of Africa (BMCE Group). A moslem woman dressed with an abaya buys clothes in the street on a market stall. The abaya, sometimes also called an aba, is a simple, loose over-garment, essentially a robe-like dress, worn by some women in the Muslim world. Traditional abayas are usually black and may either be a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head or a long kaftan. The abaya covers the whole body except the head (sometimes), feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqāb, a face veil covering all but the eyes. Some women also wear long black gloves, so their hands are covered as well. Traffic on the main asphalt road. A motor Tricycle TukTuk. Three Wheel Passenger Vehicle. Tuk-tuks are a common and affordable form of public transportation. They are routinely used to carry passengers as well as to haul freight for short distances. Tamale is the capital city of the Northern Region. 6.12.2024 © 2024 Didier Ruef