Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Burkina Faso in 2025 30/01/202630/01/2026positive rainy seasonPositive rainy season with localized floodingWinter arrived late across much of the country, but pockets of drought persist.Biomass production above the national average:Very high production levels in the Centre-North, the Mouhoun Loop, the North and the SahelAverage to low production levels in the Cascades, the Centre and the Central PlateauVery low production in parts of the Central-East and Central-WestDifficult security situation at the borders and on transhumance corridorsInternal restrictions on mobility and limitations on cross-border transhumance to Benin and TogoReport in French downloadable hereData viewable hereData downloadable here
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 Biomass production analysis report for Niger in 2025 06/11/202506/11/2025The rainy season is favorable for the development of pastoral resources on the Niger River.Overall biomass production is in excess across all pastoral areas.Animal losses following flooding caused by heavy rainfallAnimal mobility is disrupted by insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tillabéri, northwestern Tahoua, southern Maradi and Diffa, compounded by recurring animal thefts.An economic context characterized by falling cereal prices and unfavorable terms of trade for livestock farmers. Download the report hereData viewable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Mali in 2025 30/10/202530/10/2025Biomass production is generally above average for the countryA 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 countryExpansion of terrorist activities in the south and west of the country is severely disrupting the movement of people and goods.Download the report hereData viewable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Mauritania in 2025 29/10/202529/10/2025Normal to above-average rainfall with extreme flooding of the Senegal RiverOverall positive biomass production in MauritaniaDevelopment of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in several provinces of the countryExistence of some pockets of biomass production with deficits in the wilayas of Hodh Ech Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and AssabaRisks of an early lean season in the Hodh Ech Chargui province due to resource pressureDisruption of transhumance routes to Mali due to security conditionsDownload the report hereData viewable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Rapport d’analyse de production de biomasse en 2025 sur le nord de la Côte d’Ivoire 27/10/202529/10/2025Biomass 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 CoastThe 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 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