Monrovia, March 4 -- On Monday, hundreds of motorcyclists, many of whom rely on their bikes for their livelihood, took to the streets to protest the government's recent decision to restrict their access to some of the capital's main roads.

By Selma Lomax, Jahiem Tumu & Edwin Genoway

For years, commercial motorcycling has served as a vital source of income in Liberia, where formal employment opportunities are scarce. Whether transporting passengers or goods, motorcyclists - often seen as the lifeblood of urban transport - navigate the city's streets, connecting people to work, markets, and vital services.

A protest Born of Broken Promises

The protests erupted after the government's failure to honor promises made during the mandatory...