Drought Threatens Sudan’s Livestock as Herd Losses Mount

Drought and scarce rainfall are taking a toll on Sudan’s livestock sector, with animals dying and feed prices rising, putting growing pressure on herders’ livelihoods.

The loss of livestock is eroding the assets pastoralists depend on for income and food. For those trying to sustain their remaining animals, higher feed costs are adding to the strain.

Livestock exports are also declining, compounding the sector’s difficulties as drought threatens both herds and the earnings they generate.

The combined pressures are raising concerns over food security and the livelihoods of millions of pastoralists. Continued shortages of rain could deepen losses in a sector central to their survival.