Advisory

20 May 26

June to September (JJAS) 2026 Rangeland Forage Prediction

The June to September 2026 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration and better pasture conditions in the cross-border areas, especially along northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Abim, Amudat, Nabilatuk, and Nakapiripirit districts), southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Budi, and some parts of Kapoeta East), Kenya (West Pokot and northern part…

06 May 26

IGAD and FAO Release Alert on Rift Valley Fever

IGAD and FAO warn of urgent need to strengthen rift valley fever (RVF) preparedness in Eastern Africa due to the torrential rainfall over the past weeks, combined with the forecasted above-average rainfall for April–May which elevates the risk of RVF outbreaks. (Click here to read more)

20 Feb 26

March to May (MAM) 2026 Rangeland Forage Prediction

The March to May 2026 rangeland forage prediction points to wetter-than-normal conditions expected over parts of western Kenya, most parts of Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, normal-wetter conditions over some parts of Somalia, northern and eastern Kenya, eastern and western South Sudan, western Ethiopia and parts of Uganda. Drier-than-usual conditions are…

05 Sep 25

October to December 2025 Rangeland Forage Prediction

The October to December 2025 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration & better pasture conditions expected along: . Northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Napak, Abim, Amudat, & Nakapiripirit districts) Somalia (Bardera & Elwaq) Southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South & Budi) Kenya (West Pokot & Moyale KE) Southern Ethiopia…

27 Jun 25

FAO and IGAD Alert for Eastern Africa to Increase Vigilance for Rift Valley Fever

RVF is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human, animal health and livestock in Eastern Africa region. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase knowledge on RVF epidemiology and inform disease management…

05 Jul 24

Seasonal Range Forage Prediction

The cross-border forage prediction model is an important planning and decision support tool aimed at informing the livestock and other relevant sectors on the seasonal outlooks on forage condition. It is also intended to form the basis for tailored advisories for anticipatory action. It covers the Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South…

05 Jul 24

Seasonal Range Forage Prediction

05 Jul 24

Seasonal Range Forage Prediction

The cross-border forage prediction model is an important decision support tool aimed at informing the livestock and other relevant sectors on the seasonal outlooks on forage condition. It covers the Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda borderland areas. Outlook for March-May 2024 Predicted wetter-than-normal conditions expected in most cross-border areas…

20 Jun 23

FAO and IGAD Alert for Eastern Africa to increase Vigilance for Rift Valley Fever

21 Nov 22

FAO and IGAD Alert Sudan and South Sudan to Remain Vigilant for Rift Valley Fever

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human health, animal health, and livestock production, in the Eastern Africa Region and has also occurred in Mauritania. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of RVF risk and carrying out efficient and timely…