Land use dynamics and farmer–herder conflicts: A spatial analysis of case studies from Sudan and Nigeria

Report aims to inform policymakers, donors, civil society organisations, and local communities about how to better align land management with peacebuilding.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
6 February 2026
Country:
Nigeria and Sudan
Document Type:
Technical Report
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
31 December 2025
Authors:
Sulieman, H.M. and Momale, S.

Abstract

The authors identify practical strategies for reducing farmer-herder conflicts in Sudan and Nigeria by analysing land use dynamics.

This work is part of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises  (SPARC) programme.

Citation

Sulieman HM and Momale S. ‘Land use dynamics and farmer–herder conflicts: A spatial analysis of case studies from Sudan and Nigeria’ Technical Report, London, UK: SPARC, 2025

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