Category: Sahel

Biomasse

Biomass production analysis report for 2025 in the Sahel

  • Rainfall totals generally normal to above average in Sahel countries but normal to below average in Gulf of Guinea countries
  • Biomass production above average across the Sahelian belt
  • Biomass production low to very low in southwestern Mauritania and western Senegal
  • Biomass production moderate to low in coastal countries, though higher than in 2024
  • Low exposure of the region to vulnerability linked to biomass production
  • River flows normal to above average
  • Security context strongly hindering herd mobility and access to pastures
  • Significant movements of displaced populations with livestock across several areas of the region

Report in French downloadable here

Report in English downloadable here

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Biomasse

Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 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