Biomasse Analysis report on biomass production in 2024 in the Sahel 31/10/202431/10/2024Significant 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 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
Biomasse Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2023 22/09/202316/12/2023Rainfall situation ranging from average to good across most of the Sahelian beltOccurrence of rainfall breaks and dry spells observedBiomass production near average levels throughout West Africa and the SahelGood biomass production in the southern region of Mauritania up to the northern border of SenegalBiomass production ranging from average to above normal in the three-border region, except for the Tillabéri zone in NigerLow to very low biomass production across the entire northern fringe of the Sahel in areas with very low productionIrregular growth, early decline, and low to very low biomass production in the Lake Chad region (Chad) and eastern NigerLow biomass production along coastal countries, with some localized good production in NigeriaFavourable end of the rainy season expected across the entire SahelProbability of limited vulnerability for livestock breedersReport downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis report on biomass production in 2022 in the Sahel 04/11/202212/11/2023Very good rainy season in the Sahelian zone of West AfricaAbove normal biomass production in most of the Sahelian zoneVery good biomass production in the western block composed of central and southern Senegal, southern Mauritania, central and southern Mali and Burkina FasoGood biomass production in Chad, except in the south of the countryLow to very low production in the Central Sahel, particularly in south-west NigerBelow average biomass production in coastal countries, particularly in NigeriaSecurity context strongly hindering herds mobility and access to pasture and water resources in the Central Sahel, in addition to restrictions on mobility to coastal countries, particularly Benin and TogoReport downloadable here
Biomasse Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2022 15/09/202212/11/2023Early start to the rainy season in the Sahel with good rainfallRainfall breaks observed at the beginning of the seasonVery good biomass production in central and southern Senegal, central and southern Mali, Burkina Faso, and central ChadBelow normal biomass production in northern Senegal, southwestern MauritaniaMuch below normal biomass production in the tri-border area, particularly in southwestern NigerBelow normal biomass production in coastal countries, particularly Benin and Nigeria, and below normal production in Togo and Côte d’IvoireEnd of rainy season expected to be favourable across the SahelDownload the bulletin here
Biomasse Analysis report on biomass production in 2021 in the Sahel 05/11/202109/01/2024Rainy season globally close to normal in the SahelBiomass production close to normal in almost all of the Sahelian areaNegative biomass production in pastoral areas of Mauritania, in the Tagant, Assaba, Guidimakha and Gorgol regionsStrongly negative biomass production in Mauritania and moderately negative in the Timbuktu region of MaliCritical biomass production deficits in Hodh El Chargui and Hodh El Gharbi in Mauritania Negative biomass production especially in the northern pastoral zone of Niger and ChadEconomic environment remains challengingSecurity context severely hampering herd mobility and access to pasture and water resources in the Central SahelReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass Status in the Sahel at Mid-Season of the 2021 Rainy Season 14/09/202109/01/2024Contrasting rainy season in the Sahel with rainfall breaks in the west and normal to surplus in the central partNormal to surplus biomass production in Niger, Chad, Northern Burkina Faso and Eastern MaliBelow normal biomass production over central and Western Mali, central SenegalMuch lower than normal biomass production over the whole of MauritaniaMuch lower than normal biomass production in the coastal countries of Ghana, Togo, Benin and NigeriaDifficult economic context due to restrictions following the COVID pandemic19Security context strongly hampering herd mobility and access to pasture and water resources in the Central SahelBulletin downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis Report on Biomass Production in 2020 in the Sahel 06/11/202009/01/2024Positive rainy season in the SahelSurplus of biomass production compared to the normal over almost the entire Sahelian zoneLocally negative biomass production in Western Mauritania, in the regions of Tagant, Brakna and TrarzaLocally moderately negative biomass production in the Matam region of SenegalDeficits in biomass production quite critical in the Boucle du Mouhoun, Central West, Central Plateau and Central East regionsNegative biomass production in isolated enclaves especially in the northern pastoral zone of Barh-El-Gazel, Batha and Ennedi-EstDifficult economic context due to the sanitary measure and associated restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemicSecurity context severely hindering herd mobility and access to pasture and water resources in the Central SahelReport in English downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis Report on Sahel Biomass 2019 21/10/201923/08/2024Highlights:Overall, biomass production in the Sahel for the 2019 season shows a significant deterioration compared to the 2018 biomass levels. Senegal, Mauritania, and the pastoral areas in northern Niger and Chad require significant attention. These areas could experience an early and prolonged dry season. In addition to biomass deficits, some of these regions are also affected by surface water deficits, as seen in the southwest of Tagant (Mauritania).Pastoral areas in Senegal and Mauritania are still recovering from successive droughts that have occurred over the past six years in these regions. Therefore, the impacts of biomass deficits will be magnified as decimated herds struggle to find pastures and water.Elsewhere, there are moderate biomass deficits in the pastoral areas of northern Niger (Zinder and Diffa) to the East, as well as in some parts of Tahoua and Tillabéry to the West. A similar situation is observed in Chad. Most of these deficit areas are in proximity to surplus areas. If herd mobility is not hindered, herders should be able to find pastures. However, in conflict or banditry-prone areas, which are intensifying in the Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Niger – Tillabéry, Tahoua, Diffa – and Mali – Gao, Mopti), this may be less evident.Given these trends and the significant biomass deficit, pastoral situations need regular monitoring. An early response to the dry season in Senegal and Mauritania should be undertaken promptly.Recommendations:Refer to the ACF Early Warning Guide on Biomass at: tinyurl.com/early-warning.Conduct rapid assessments in deficit areas to determine community needs.Government and humanitarian actors: Adjust intervention plans and emergency measures to accommodate a potential early pastoral dry season in Mauritania and Senegal. Consider incorporating the following interventions:Strengthening public livestock services and pastoral organizations.Distribution of animal feed.Livestock restocking/de-stocking.Veterinary support and livestock vaccination.Cash transfers.Download report here