Category: Sahel

Significant rainfall received, particularly in the Sahel countries
Good biomass production in the Sahelian zone of West Africa overall
Biomass production significantly above normal in Central Sahel
Average to low biomass production on the western coast and coastal countries
Low exposure of the region to vulnerability related to biomass
Runoff above normal levels, causing significant flooding
Security 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 Togo
Significant movements of displaced populations with livestock in several areas of the region

Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in the Sahel

Heavy rainfall received particularly in the Sahel countries
Good biomass production in the Sahel region of West Africa overall
Biomass production much higher than normal in the Central Sahel
Average to low biomass production on the western coast and in coastal countries
Low exposure of the region to biomass-related vulnerability
Higher 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 Togo
Significant movements of displaced populations with livestock in several areas of the region

Late start of the rainy season
Low biomass production across all coastal countries
Above-average biomass production in the eastern Sahel region
Below-average biomass production in western Mali and Burkina Faso and in central Senegal
Above-average flows causing significant flooding, particularly in the Sahel zone
End of rainy season expected to be favorable across the Sahel
Likely vulnerability for breeders in the western part of the region

Late start to the rainy season
Low biomass production across the coastal countries
Above-average biomass production in the eastern Sahelian belt
Below-average biomass production in western Mali, Burkina Faso, and central Senegal
Above-average runoff causing significant flooding, particularly in the Sahelian zone
Expected favourable end to the rainy season across the Sahel
Potential vulnerability for herders in the western part of the region