Niger mission seeks to prevent farming and herding conflicts in Ibohamane
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
The prefect of Keita led a delegation to Ibohamane, in central Niger, on 20 October to prevent clashes between farmers and herders during the harvest and transhumance periods. The mission visited several areas identified as sensitive alongside local officials, technical services and security forces, according to the Keita Prefecture.
A multi-sector delegation of authorities from Keita department visited several localities in the rural commune of Ibohamane, Niger, on Tuesday 20 October to prevent conflicts between farmers and herders, according to the Keita Prefecture.
The mission, led at the prefect’s initiative, visited the areas of Inkimkara, Inwagar and Labanda from 11am. They had been identified as sensitive zones. Administrative officials, livestock and planning services, representatives of traditional leadership, and defence and security forces spoke with residents.
During the transhumance period, herds cross farmland that is still being cultivated, fuelling tensions over resources and routes. The authorities reminded herders to use the corridors reserved for livestock movement to limit damage to fields and the risk of incidents.
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