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
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Niger 25/10/202406/12/2024Rainy season very favorable to the regeneration and development of pastoral resources on the NigerSurplus biomass production across all pastoral areasThousands of animals lost in floods caused by heavy rainsAnimal mobility disrupted by insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tillabéri, northwest Tahoua, south Maradi and Diffa, to which are added recurring animal thefts.Difficult economic context for breeders, faced with a pastoral lean season made harder by soaring food pricesReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Mauritania 23/10/202406/12/2024Normal to excess rainfall balance with extreme phenomenaOverall positive biomass production in MauritaniaRainfall breaks in pastoral and agropastoral areasExistence of some pockets of biomass production deficit in Hodh El Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and AssabaFlooding in Hodh El Chargui and the southern regions (Gorgol, Guidimakha and Trarza)Exposure to vulnerability in the Wilayas of Tagant, Inchiri and Dakhlet-NouadhibouReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis bulletin of biomass production in the Sahel at mid-season of the 2024 wintering season 21/09/202421/09/2024Late start of the rainy seasonLow biomass production across all coastal countriesAbove-average biomass production in the eastern Sahel regionBelow-average biomass production in western Mali and Burkina Faso and in central SenegalAbove-average flows causing significant flooding, particularly in the Sahel zoneEnd of rainy season expected to be favorable across the SahelLikely vulnerability for breeders in the western part of the regionDownload the newsletter here
Biomasse Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2024 21/09/202421/09/2024Late start to the rainy seasonLow biomass production across the coastal countriesAbove-average biomass production in the eastern Sahelian beltBelow-average biomass production in western Mali, Burkina Faso, and central SenegalAbove-average runoff causing significant flooding, particularly in the Sahelian zoneExpected favourable end to the rainy season across the SahelPotential vulnerability for herders in the western part of the regionReport downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis report on biomass production in 2023 in the Sahel 01/11/202312/11/2023Biomass production globally close to normal in the Sahelian zone of West AfricaBiomass production higher than normal in the southwest of Mauritania, extending to the northern border of Senegal and the central Sahel region and in Burkina FasoVery low biomass production in the northern limit of the Sahelian beltVery low biomass production in the Lake Chad basin areaNegative biomass production anomalies along the coastal countries, particularly in BeninHigh vulnerability in the northern border of the SahelSecurity issues severely hinder the mobility of herds and access to pastures and water resources in the Central Sahel. This is in addition to mobility restrictions towards the coastal countries, especially Benin and TogoReport downloadable here