Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Burkina Faso – February-March 2026 15/05/202615/05/2026 Average livestock concentration, high pressure in Liptako linked to mobility restrictions Insufficient to very insufficient availability, marked negative anomalies in Liptako and Guiriko Gradual drying up of ponds and streams, increased dependence on wells and boreholes Dominant wells and boreholes, drying up of ponds Fires in Tannounyan and Djoro are increasing the pressure on pastures. Increased tensions between herders and farmers in Liptako Attacks and looting in Liptako, population displacements Small ruminants passable to mediocre, large ruminants in decline, critical situation in Liptako Isolated cases of animal disease but no confirmed epidemic Humanitarian interventions concentrated in Liptako and Guiriko SPAI shortage reported in Liptako and Guiriko Livestock prices rise, cereal prices fall The terms of trade are generally favorable to livestock farmers, but there are regional disparities, with Liptako in a disadvantageous position. Download the newsletter in French here