Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – April-May 2026 29/06/2026 Moderately satisfactory availability of pastoral resources (pasture and water) in the country’s agropastoral zones The herd’s body condition is deteriorating but satisfactory. Price increases for animals, particularly sheep Relative stability of average cereal prices The terms of the male goat-cereal exchange are generally favorable to farmers. Slight improvement in the security situation: decrease in the number of cattle thefts and security incidents Bulletin in French downloadable here
Burkina Faso 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
Burkina Faso Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Burkina Faso – December 2025 – January 2026 15/05/202615/05/2026 Forage availability is down but still adequate Good to fair body condition of livestock High prices for small ruminants Fall in cereal prices Terms of trade favorable to livestock farmers Livestock feed shortages in monitored sites Download the newsletter in French here
Burkina Faso Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Burkina Faso – October-November 2025 15/05/2026 Good availability of pastoral resources Cases of livestock theft persist in cross-border areas Good body condition of the animals Weak support for the pastoralism sector Prices for small ruminants and cereals have fallen Download the newsletter in French here
Publications Bimonthly bulletin on pastoral monitoring in the Sahel, February-March 2026 15/05/202615/05/2026 Download the newsletter in French here Download the newsletter in English here
Mauritania Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin of Mauritania – February-March 2026 12/05/202612/05/2026 The suspension of cross-border transhumance between Mauritania and Mali is due to ongoing security concerns. High concentrations of livestock in monitored pastoral areas Sufficient availability of pastoral resources in the monitoring sites, despite recurring bushfires Increase in livestock prices, particularly for small ruminants The overall body condition of the livestock was satisfactory despite suspected cases of vitamin deficiencies, sheep pox, and peste des petits ruminants (PPR). Goat/sorghum farming practices are beneficial to agropastoral households in Guidimakha and Hodh Gharbi TDEs are unfavorable in Brakna and Gorgol, while they are considered balanced in Assaba and Hodh Chargui. The continued arrival of refugees with livestock in Hodh Chargui is increasing the pressure on local resources and services. Download the newsletter in French here
Ivory Coast Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire – February-March 2026 07/05/202607/05/2026 Gradual decline in pastoral resources (pasture and water) The overall body condition of small ruminants is good, but that of large ruminants is declining. Animal diseases reported (foot-and-mouth disease, diarrhea, avian influenza) Functional markets but virtually no pastoral support Terms of trade are broadly balanced Livestock feed shortages in some areas Deteriorating security situation in Bounkani Download the newsletter in French here
Ivory Coast Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire – December 2025 – January 2026 27/04/202627/04/2026 Gradual decline in pastoral resources, but still sufficient Pastoral mobility and localized concentrations of livestock in the north of the country Fall in cereal prices Livestock price increase Large areas burned Limited cattle rustling, conflict and insecurity during the period Unfavorable terms of trade for livestock farmers Download the newsletter in French here
Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – February-March 2026 27/04/202627/04/2026 Overall satisfactory availability of pastoral resources (pasture and water) in the country’s agropastoral zones Decrease in bushfires Appreciable body condition of the livestock Slight increase in animal prices, particularly for goats Slight increase in cereal prices, The terms of the male goat-cereal exchange are generally favorable to farmers. Slight deterioration in the security situation: increase in cases of cattle theft and armed incidents Bulletin in French downloadable here
Mali Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Mali – February-March 2026 24/04/202624/04/2026 Deterioration of vegetation cover in the country, with bare soils localized in the north and center of the country Open and accessible markets across all sentinel sites A decrease in cattle thefts was observed during the period. Terms of trade favorable to livestock farmers at the majority of monitoring sites Low support for the pastoral sector reported Bushfires persist nationwide, with areas affected exceeding normal levels. Download the newsletter in French here