Why Rwanda's black market in skin whitening products persists

Sierra asks to use a pseudonym for fear of being caught by the authorities. The 27-year-old shopkeeper explains that she's put an end to seven years of lightening her skin because a ban imposed by the government has made these products unaffordable.

Aug 31, 2022 - 17:24
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Why Rwanda's black market in skin whitening products persists
Sierra asks to use a pseudonym for fear of being caught by the authorities. The 27-year-old shopkeeper explains that she's put an end to seven years of lightening her skin because a ban imposed by the government has made these products unaffordable.