4. Recurrent drought and famine are a common feature of African rangelands. This has been
vividly illustrated in the Sahelian drought of 1969-1973 and the recent drought of 1983-1984 …

This article synthesises findings on various topics relating to drought strategies and land use
in African pastoral systems. These include: an exploration of the ecology of african …

The paper reviews pastoral nomadic strategies for mitigating drought effects, including the
ecological and social significance of these strategies. Conditions contributing to the gradual …