Sahel: Water Management, a Source of Conflict Between Farmers and Farmers

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In the context of a continuing security crisis in the Sahel, water has become a central issue for local populations and can even be a source of tension between communities, especially between farmers and herders. Recurring food crises, combined with the effects of climate change that accelerates desertification, are putting increasing pressure on natural resources – first and foremost, on water. In this context, the International Fund for Agricu…