Chad officials meet over early herder arrivals
Local authorities in Bébédjia are working to prevent conflicts between herders and farmers after an early influx.
Chad's Bébédjia rural sub-prefecture held a security meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to address early arrivals of transhumant herders. Secretary General Sougui Daoussa Dicko led the discussion with local administrators, conflict prevention committee members, herders, farmers, and civil society representatives. The meeting focused on preventing and managing conflicts arising from the premature presence of herders.
Authorities plan an urgent field visit to affected areas, emphasizing adherence to a September 28, 2026, circular. Key actions include securing herder transit corridors and reception zones, and organizing monthly meetings with sedentary herders and ferrick chiefs. Sougui Daoussa Dicko stressed proactive awareness campaigns and legal compliance to protect the agricultural season, already impacted by poor rainfall.
Participants highlighted communication gaps and the need for early departure corridors for the transhumants. A consensus was reached to deploy teams to the field and increase surveillance to guide herders to designated grazing areas before January 1, 2027. The goal is to resolve crop damage issues in the Nya region.
Why it mattersFarmers in Chad's Nya region face potential crop damage and conflict due to the early arrival of herders, impacting the agricultural season.