Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2025 in the Sahel 08/12/202508/12/2025Rainfall totals generally normal to above average in Sahel countries but normal to below average in Gulf of Guinea countriesBiomass production above average across the Sahelian beltBiomass production low to very low in southwestern Mauritania and western SenegalBiomass production moderate to low in coastal countries, though higher than in 2024Low exposure of the region to vulnerability linked to biomass productionRiver flows normal to above averageSecurity context strongly hindering herd mobility and access to pasturesSignificant movements of displaced populations with livestock across several areas of the regionReport in French downloadable hereReport in English downloadable hereData viewable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2025 26/09/2025Early to normal start of the rainy season in the Sahel; late onset in coastal countriesAbove-average biomass production across the Sahelian beltLow to very low biomass production in southwestern Mauritania, western Senegal, and the northern edge of the Sahelian beltWeak biomass production in coastal countries, more pronounced in NigeriaRiver flows above average, causing floodingFavorable end of the rainy season expected across the SahelPotential vulnerability for herders in areas with low to very low biomass productionReport downloadable here
Publications Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel April-May 2025 25/07/202512/11/2025Download the bulletin here
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
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 2024 in Burkina Faso 31/10/202406/12/2024Positive rainy seasonFlooding in placesBiomass production above the national averageProduction well above normal in the center and northAverage to low biomass production in the south-central and southern regionsDifficult security context in pastoral areas, particularly in border areas and transhumance corridorsRestrictions on mobility due to the security contextDisruption of cross-border transhumance to Benin and TogoReport 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 Mali in 2024 25/10/202406/12/2024Excess rainfall over most of MaliNormal to late start of the rainy season with poor distribution in time and spaceGood biomass production in the large northern and central part of the countryNormal to significant deficit in biomass production in a large part of the south, center and west of the countryVery significant deficit in biomass production in the north of the Goundam and Timbuktu circlesUnfavorable security situation for breeders with cattle being kidnappedReport downloadable hereData downloadable here