Zaghawa

Zaghawa is a Sahelian sheep associated with the Zaghawa people and the arid uplands of eastern Chad and western Sudan, especially Darfur. It is often discussed alongside Black Maure or arid upland sheep, with a medium frame, long legs, horns in many animals, and dark coat descriptions in some Sudanese sources. The breed belongs to mobile pastoral systems where survival and movement matter more than fleece refinement.

Management revolves around seasonal grazing, water access, household meat value, and the ability to keep sheep alive through dry periods. Zaghawa sheep should be selected for sound legs, fertility, heat tolerance, and condition under sparse forage. Because information outside the region is limited and names may overlap with ethnic or local flock identities, buyers and researchers should document source carefully before making claims about breed purity or performance.