Northern Côte d’Ivoire Faces Livestock Theft and Active Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreaks, Bulletin Reports

A recent pastoral surveillance bulletin issued by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and Action Against Hunger France highlights several critical developments in northern Côte d’Ivoire for June–July 2026. Pasture and water resources remain favorable, and forage availability is generally good, though access is limited in certain zones. The bulletin records ongoing livestock theft and identifies active disease foci: bovine foot‑and‑mouth disease in Ouangolodougou, and outbreaks in Nafana and Téhini. Additionally, trade terms for livestock are described as unfavorable and deteriorating. These findings are part of a routine monitoring effort that informs humanitarian and veterinary actors operating in the region, ensuring that interventions are based on up‑to‑date field data.