Biomasse Biomass production analysis report in 2024 in northern Côte d’Ivoire 06/12/202406/12/2024Rainy season generally poor in the northern regions, marked by a late start and early end of the rains and some extreme rains leading to flooding in certain localitiesBiomass production well below normal in northern Côte d’Ivoire, with the lowest annual production recorded in 25 years in some placesDeterioration of the security situation in the Sahel leading to an increase in the flow of transhumant herders from Burkina Faso and Mali to the main refugee-hosting departments in the north of Côte d’IvoireReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Publications Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel August-September 2024 02/12/202412/11/2025Download the bulletin here
Publications Bimonthly bulletin of pastoral surveillance in the Sahel August-September 2024 02/12/202402/12/2024Download the newsletter here
Biomasse Analysis report on biomass production in 2024 in the Sahel 31/10/202406/12/2024Significant rainfall received, particularly in the Sahel countriesGood biomass production in the Sahelian zone of West Africa overallBiomass production significantly above normal in Central SahelAverage to low biomass production on the western coast and coastal countriesLow exposure of the region to vulnerability related to biomassRunoff above normal levels, causing significant floodingSecurity context severely hindering the mobility of herds and access to pastures and water resources in Central Sahel, in addition to mobility restrictions towards coastal countries, particularly Benin and TogoSignificant movements of displaced populations with livestock in several areas of the regionReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in the Sahel 31/10/202406/12/2024Heavy rainfall received particularly in the Sahel countriesGood biomass production in the Sahel region of West Africa overallBiomass production much higher than normal in the Central SahelAverage to low biomass production on the western coast and in coastal countriesLow exposure of the region to biomass-related vulnerabilityHigher than normal flows causing significant flooding Security context severely hampering the mobility of herds and access to pastures and water resources in the Central Sahel, in addition to restrictions on mobility towards coastal countries, particularly towards Benin and TogoSignificant movements of displaced populations with livestock in several areas of the regionReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Senegal in 2024 31/10/202406/12/2024Abnormal rainy season, alternating with above-average rainfall totals and dry spells in SenegalDeficit biomass production across the whole of Senegal, particularly in transhumant transit and reception sitesVulnerability index is neutral over a large part of the country but has improved compared to the previous yearVulnerability index is positive in certain areas of the pastoral regions of the country (Saint Louis and Louga & Matam)Report downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Chad 29/10/202406/12/2024Normal to excess rainfall across the territoryAverage to good biomass production across the countryGood to very good biomass production in the Sahelian part in the regions of Barh-El-Gazel, Batha and Ouaddaï, Ennedi East and West, Hadjer Lamis, Kanem and Wadi FiraDeficit biomass production recorded in the south of the country in Logone Oriental and Occidentale, a large part of Mayo Kebi East and West, Tandjilé and Mandoule Prospect of a normal and less difficult pastoral lean season in 2025 for the north, but probably early for the southComplex security context in the far north and west of the countryReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Mauritania 23/10/202406/12/2024Normal to excess rainfall balance with extreme phenomenaOverall positive biomass production in MauritaniaRainfall breaks in pastoral and agropastoral areasExistence of some pockets of biomass production deficit in Hodh El Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and AssabaFlooding in Hodh El Chargui and the southern regions (Gorgol, Guidimakha and Trarza)Exposure to vulnerability in the Wilayas of Tagant, Inchiri and Dakhlet-NouadhibouReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Publications Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Senegal – August-September 2024 15/10/202415/10/2024Medium to high livestock concentrationSufficient to very sufficient pasture resource conditionsWater resource conditions very sufficient to sufficientOverall good condition of small and large ruminantsIncrease in prices of animals and cerealsSuspicion of reported cases of illness: runny nose, distomatosis, parasitism, diarrhea, anteretoxemia, lungsTerms of trade for male cattle for millet and rice still favorable to breedersDownload the newsletter here
Mauritanie Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin – August-September 2024 10/10/202410/10/2024Overall sufficient pasture availability at pastoral monitoring sites Heavy rainfall recorded favoring sufficient availability of water resources Worrying rise in river waters with increased risk of overflow at GorgolMedium to high concentrations of livestock in strategic pastoral areas Overall satisfactory livestock condition Goat-for-sorghum terms of trade unfavorable for breeders Suspicion of cases of vitamin deficiency, diarrhea, peste de petits ruminants, botulism at the sites monitored Continuing arrivals of refugees in the Wilaya of Hodh El Chargui from MaliDownload the newsletter here