Chad and Neighboring Countries Face Agropastoral Crisis

A regional alert has been issued for the 2026-2027 agropastoral season in West Africa and the Sahel, citing significant risks of production deficits in Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Cape Verde. The campaign is marked by prolonged dry sequences and high variability in precipitation, with probable yield deficits in these countries. For pastoral families, the loss of an animal goes beyond economic loss, reducing access to milk, weakening income, and compromising their ability to recover. Early and massive transhumances are exacerbating pressure on pastoral resources and tensions between pastoral and agricultural communities. Response plans remain underfunded, with only 15% of needs financed in Niger, 23% in Mali, and 20% in Burkina Faso.