A consultation meeting took place on October 3, 2026, at the Ngarta Tombalbaye Palace of Arts and Culture in Sarh, Chad. The gathering brought together administrative authorities, defense and security forces, technical services, religious leaders, civil society organizations, and representatives of youth and women. The goal was to strengthen the prevention of agro-pastoral conflicts and promote better coexistence between farmers and herders.
The meeting was presided over by Abderamane Ahmat Bargou, the government's delegate to the Moyen-Chari province. It followed a circular from the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization on September 28, 2026, regarding the prevention of conflicts related to transhumance. Delegations from agriculture, livestock, environment, and commerce presented their observations on the situation in the province.
The agriculture delegation emphasized the protection of cultivated areas and the risks posed by cattle passing through fields. The livestock delegation stressed the need for better organization of animal movements and preservation of corridors reserved for transhumance. The environment delegation highlighted the pressure on natural resources, including water points and grazing areas.
The commerce delegation contributed to discussions on issues related to exchanges and economic activities that could be affected by tensions between communities. Participants then opened a discussion on difficulties encountered on the ground, raising concerns about respect for transhumance corridors, cattle displacement schedules, and early arrivals of transhumants from neighboring provinces.
Several proposals were formulated to improve the situation, including strengthening awareness, permanent dialogue between farmers and herders, better surveillance of passage corridors, and more effective coordination between concerned services. The government's delegate, Abderamane Ahmat Bargou, emphasized that anticipation and dialogue should reduce the risk of conflicts before they escalate.
Abderamane Ahmat Bargou called on different actors to play their roles fully to contribute to the security of populations and the maintenance of social cohesion. The meeting aimed to address the risks linked to early cattle migration and promote peaceful resolution of conflicts between farmers and herders in the Moyen-Chari province.
The talks reflect efforts by Chadian authorities to mitigate tensions between farmers and herders, a recurring issue in the region. The outcome of the meeting and the implementation of proposed solutions will be closely watched by stakeholders and local communities.
Key points
- The meeting in Moyen-Chari province aimed to prevent conflicts between farmers and herders.
- The talks brought together various stakeholders, including authorities, defense forces, and civil society organizations.
- Proposed solutions include strengthening awareness, dialogue, and coordination between concerned services.
