In the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) population growth, urbanisation, and social
change have resulted in rising and diversifying mobility needs of urban and rural …

Sierra Leone came to world attention in the 1990s when a catastrophic civil war linked to the
diamond trade was reported globally. This fleeting and particular interest, however …

Masculinities in conflict-affected and peacebuilding contexts have generally speaking been
under-researched. Much of the existing research focuses relatively narrowly on men and …

Motorcycle taxis (MCT) have been present in many cities of Sub-Saharan Africa for several
decades. This paper aims to answer two questions: How can we objectify the massive and …

Motorcycle taxis have become an essential part of the transport sector in an increasing
number of Sub-Saharan African cities. An analysis of the way this activity operates in Lomé …

At the end of Liberia's thirteen-year civil war, the devastated population struggled to rebuild
their country and come to terms with their experiences of violence. During the first decade of …

Young men in precarious situations of persistent un (der) employment in post-civil war
Freetown, Sierra Leone are depicted in popular and policy debate as “stuck” economically …

Informal economic activity is often a defining feature of the political economy of conflict and
post-conflict cities. Despite its prevalence, however, its implications for peacebuilding …

Contrary to the postwar paradigm of demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants and
ideals of coming-of-age under elders' guidance, some Sierra Leonean ex-combatants and …

Gendered discourses of motorcycle taxi drivers in Liberia construct cyclists as bad men,
presumed to possess excessive masculinity: too much speed, aggression, and hustle. These …