description Sahel Overview
The Sahel is a broad semi-arid belt extending across Africa between the Sahara Desert to the north and wetter savannas to the south. It runs from the Atlantic region of Senegal and Mauritania eastward through countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. Rainfall is low and highly variable, making pastoralism and rain-fed agriculture vulnerable to drought, land degradation, and shifts in seasonal climate.
help Sahel FAQ
Where is the Sahel located?
The Sahel is a semi-arid belt running across Africa between the Sahara Desert and wetter savannas. It extends from the Atlantic region near Senegal and Mauritania eastward through countries including Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan.
Is the Sahel a country?
No. The Sahel is a broad geographic and climatic region that crosses many countries.
What is the climate of the Sahel like?
The region has a short, variable rainy season and a long dry season. Rainfall generally increases toward the wetter savannas in the south and decreases toward the Sahara in the north.
Which major countries are part of the Sahel?
Countries commonly associated with the Sahel include Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. The exact boundary changes depending on whether the definition is climatic, geographic, or political.
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