Urban Mobilities and Residence

This lecture explores urban mobilities and residence in African cities, focusing on mobility practices and strategies. It discusses mobility levels, living in central and peripheral neighborhoods, and transportation in Africa, using the example of Niamey. The lecture also examines differentiated mobility levels between rich and poor neighborhoods, highlighting the dependence on walking for the poor. Additionally, it delves into the increasing centrifugal residential movement in peripheral neighborhoods. The presentation concludes with insights on the role of urban mobility in African cities.