On 16 March 2025, Arab farmers and Fulani pastoralists clashed in Abassouni I (Hile-Alifa, Logone-et-Chari, Extreme-Nord) for an unknown reason. A farm field was destroyed, 2 pastoralists were injured, and 20 oxen seized and sent to the Brigade of Makary.

Supply-chain risk briefing

1. Summary

On March 16, clashes occurred between Arab farmers and Fulani herders in Logone-et-Chari Department, Far North Region of Cameroon. Damages included farmland destruction, 2 herders injured, and 20 cattle confiscated, but this is classified as a low-intensity localized conflict.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption: Potential disruption to local crop production due to farmland destruction
• Livestock sector impact: Operational disruption to pastoralism and impact on meat and dairy supply due to confiscation of 20 cattle
• Regional logistics instability: Continued farmer-herder conflicts may reduce safety of agricultural and livestock transport routes
• Northern Chad border area: Due to the Far North Region's characteristics, potential indirect impact on cross-border trade activities with Chad

3. Watch points

• Conflict escalation: Need to continuously monitor whether Arab-Fulani disputes spread to neighboring areas
• Seasonal patterns: Need to track whether farmland-pasture use conflicts recur after the end of the dry season