Editorial: Forced Evictions & Development-induced Displacement in African Cities Forced evictions are a form of invisible displacement. Their causes and consequences for communities can be devastating; the benefits they bring are unclear. Why then, do they elicit such little concern among policymakers? This richly illustrated multi-media dossier contains reportage, analysis, policy recommendations from several African cities as well as oral testimonies on migration and displacement in Nairobi.
Demolition and Displacement at the Peri-Urban Frontier: the Senegalese city of Thiès A tragedy befell the inhabitants of the Senegalese city of Thiès in January 2022. This article is about the demolition of their homes, forced displacement and the brutal nature of development-induced displacement. By Dr Mbaye Dieng
Development-induced displacement in Dakar: the BRT’s impact on informal transport workers Dakar’s BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project has been touted as a modern, sustainable solution to the city’s congestion problems. But is the ‘real’ urban economy being sacrificed at the altar of ‘Progress’? By Prof. Papa Sakho
