Biomass Biomass production analysis report for Mali in 2025 30/10/202530/10/2025 Biomass production is generally above average for the country A very significant deficit in biomass production has been observed in the northern part of the regions of Timbuktu, Gao, Ménaka and Kidal, suggesting an early lean season for livestock farming. Normal to excess biomass production observed in the southern part of the northern, central and western regions of the country Expansion of terrorist activities in the south and west of the country is severely disrupting the movement of people and goods. Download the report here Data viewable here Data downloadable here
Biomass Biomass production analysis report for Mauritania in 2025 29/10/202529/10/2025 Normal to above-average rainfall with extreme flooding of the Senegal River Overall positive biomass production in Mauritania Development of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in several provinces of the country Existence of some pockets of biomass production with deficits in the wilayas of Hodh Ech Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and Assaba Risks of an early lean season in the Hodh Ech Chargui province due to resource pressure Disruption of transhumance routes to Mali due to security conditions Download the report here Data viewable here Data downloadable here
Sénégal Interview with Aliou Samba Bâ, president of the Billital Maroobé Network in Senegal 29/10/202529/10/2025 In recognition of the commitment of Mr. Aliou Samba Bâ, president of the Billital Maroobé Network in Senegal. His strong and just voice in support of the pastoral communities of the Sahel has inspired our actions. Interview conducted in October 2022 in Namarel.
Publications Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Senegal – August-September 2025 28/10/202528/10/2025 Good level of pond filling Satisfactory pasture and water resources in the center and south, but deficient in the north Localized animal diseases (PPR, diarrhea, dermatoses, enterotoxemia) requiring enhanced health monitoring Significant increase in the price of male cattle Download the newsletter here
Biomass Rapport d’analyse de production de biomasse en 2025 sur le nord de la Côte d’Ivoire 27/10/202529/10/2025 Biomass production in northern Côte d’Ivoire is equal to or above average, with some areas experiencing annual biomass production almost equivalent to the maximum production levels recorded over the past 25 years. Overall vulnerability index ranging from neutral to positive across all departments in northern Ivory Coast The security situation in the Sahel is leading to continuous flows of transhumant herders from Burkina Faso and Mali towards the main refugee reception areas in northern Ivory Coast (Bounkani and Tchologo), and is intensifying in other regions (Bagoué and Folon). Download the report here Data viewable here Data downloadable here
Publications Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel June-July 2025 23/10/202512/11/2025 Download the bulletin here
Publications Bimonthly bulletin of pastoral surveillance in the Sahel June-July 2025 23/10/202526/10/2025 Download the newsletter here
Biomass Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2025 26/09/2025 Early to normal start of the rainy season in the Sahel; late onset in coastal countries Above-average biomass production across the Sahelian belt Low to very low biomass production in southwestern Mauritania, western Senegal, and the northern edge of the Sahelian belt Weak biomass production in coastal countries, more pronounced in Nigeria River flows above average, causing flooding Favorable end of the rainy season expected across the Sahel Potential vulnerability for herders in areas with low to very low biomass production Report downloadable here
Publications Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel April-May 2025 25/07/202512/11/2025 Download the bulletin here
Publications Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel February-March 2025 12/06/202512/11/2025 Download the bulletin here