Burkina Faso: Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel N°35 / October-November 2025

Countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal Source: Action contre la Faim France Please refer to the attached Infographic. The October–November period marks the start of the cold dry season and the onset of transhumance. During this time, pastoral resources—pasture and water—are generally sufficient, particularly in the eastern Sahel, which benefited from an excellent rainy season that has supported good animal body condition. However, disparities persist, notably in areas where vegetation cover remains weak or where excess water resources bring flooding risks. Markets are broadly accessible, and livestock prices are trending upward, while cereal prices, depending on the area, are declining; nevertheless, the terms of trade remain unfavorable for herders in many localities. On the health front, a few animal and human disease outbreaks require heightened vigilance, while security remains fragile with recurrent livestock theft and added pressure on pastoral resources linked to the hosting of displaced or refugee populations.
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