Food Security and Humanitarian Implications in West Africa and the Sahel. N°50 - October 2013
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The extension of the rainy season during the month of October should allow the cropping cycle to complete in areas that have experienced late and irregular rains. However, some sectors, such as that of groundnuts, may suffer losses. Overall, the harvest is expected to reach average levels throughout the region. The return of migrating locusts in Mauritania during the month of October should be monitored. The pastoral situation in terms of available pasture and livestock size is also average this year, de-spite localized pasture deficits observed in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Chad. The first cereal harvests are improving food availability and causing cereal prices to decrease, which will improve the purchasing power of households relying on markets for food access. However, in Niger, Mali and Chad, prices of staple coarse grains remain higher than the five-year averages. The food security assessment in Guinea Bissau reveals high levels of vulnerability among rural households d ue to the poor cashew nut marketing campaign. The situation should be monitored closely, as it remains at risk of further deterioration. Food insecurity in northern Mali remains a concern, primarily due to the ongoing return of displaced populations. Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) are most at risk of being affected by food insecurity.