Countries: World, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal Source: Action contre la Faim France Please refer to the attached Infographic. The February–March 2026 period is characterized by the transition from the cool dry season to the hot dry season. Temporary surface water points used for livestock watering have dried up, while significant forage resources have been destroyed by bushfires. As a result, pastoral resources range from sufficient to slightly insufficient in some areas. During this period, livestock movements are mainly marked by the southward migration of transhumant herders, despite some atypical patterns caused by insecurity or sharp declines in resources. Livestock body condition remains generally acceptable, despite notable deterioration in some areas. Markets are accessible, and livestock prices are on an upward trend, while cereal prices, depending on the area, are decreasing. Terms of trade are favorable for herders overall, with some exceptions, particularly in Senegal. A few cases of animal diseases have been reported. The security situation remains complex, limiting the mobility of herders and their livestock.