Chad officials urge herders to respect transhumance dates
Authorities in Loug-Chari are meeting with nomadic herders to ensure they arrive after December 15.
Officials in Chad's Loug-Chari department are engaging nomadic herders to prevent conflicts with farmers. On November 2, 2026, the acting prefect, Sougouma Hassaballah Ahmat, led a mission to the N'Djamena-Bousso axis and Bousso interior. The goal was to inform herders about the official transhumance calendar, which sets December 15, 2026, as the arrival date for nomadic herders.
The mission included security forces, municipal authorities, and traditional leaders. Hassaballah Ahmat stressed the importance of respecting the December 15 arrival date to allow farmers to finish harvesting, especially after a dry agricultural season. Herders were also asked to avoid entering farmlands before crops are gathered and to maintain peaceful coexistence.
This initiative aligns with a national circular on managing the transhumance season. Herders encountered on the routes appeared receptive to the preventive measures. The authorities emphasized that both agriculture and herding are vital for the local economy and food security.
Why it mattersFarmers in Loug-Chari face potential crop damage and conflict if herders arrive before their harvest is complete.