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Sahelian (agro) pastoralists face significant undervaluation of their livelihoods. A 2017-2021 comparative study across six Sahelian countries, involving 3,070 households initially and 2,216 later, examined income trends and coping strategies. Household incomes stabilized at around 2 million FCFA annually from 2017 to 2020, with notable disparities across countries. Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal saw income growth, while Chad experienced a decline. Livestock sales and reliance on subsistence far ming influenced these differences. Despite challenges, livestock sales remained crucial, though declining in some areas. Adaptive strategies like destocking and mobility were employed, but limited capacity hindered stronger responses.