Communal Violence in the Sahel: Farmer-Herder Conflicts, Climate Change, and State Absence: From Theory to Practice

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the dynamics of communal violence related to farmer-herder conflicts driven by climate change and state absence.
• Conducted a policy analysis to explore the link between climatic changes and communal violence.
• Reviewed relevant scholarly literature on the subject.
• Identified practical conclusions for addressing the issues within the African context.
• Highlights the strong correlation between climate change and increased farmer-herder conflicts.
• Illustrates the absence of effective state responses as a significant contributor to ongoing violence.
• Proposes actionable insights for policymakers to mitigate conflicts in the Sahel region.