Mali : Humanitarian access dashboard (May 2025)

The operational environment in Mali remains concerning, affected by persistent access constraints and ongoing
budget cuts. In May 2025, humanitarian partners reported 78 access incidents across several regions, the
central regions being the most affected (36 incidents, including 18 in Ségou, 15 in Mopti, and 3 in Douentza),
followed by the northern region (23 incidents, including 13 in Timbuktu, 7 in Gao, 2 in Kidal, and 1 in Ménaka),
and the southern regions (19 incidents, including 9 in Koulikoro, 5 in Kayes, 4 in Sikasso, and 1 in Bamako).
Although this total is similar to that of April 2025, it represents a regression of 5% of incidents, compared to
the average for the first quarter of 2025, but 32% increase compared to May 2024. The increase in reported
incidents is partly linked to intensified armed clashes and the presence of explosive devices ( 83% of the
incidents), which limit the movement of humanitarian personnel as well as civilians.
In addition to insecurity, the access constraints reported this month included challenges related to the physical
environment (such as the destruction of communication towers), movement restrictions, violence against
humanitarian personnel, assets and facilities, and interference in humanitarian activities.
The abduction of two humanitarian workers, who were taken to an unidentified location and later released after their identities were verified, was reported in the Tominian district, Segou region. May 2025 was also marked by the imposition of access restrictions in certain localities. The first was observed in the commune of Gossi, Gourma-Rharous district, Timbuktu region, on May 4. Population displacements were observed in several neighboring communes. The town of Gossi received approximately 705 displaced households, while the communes of Rharous, Bambara Maoudé, Inadiatafane, and Haribomo received 385, 395, 293, and 330 households respectively. The locality of Diafarabe, in the Ténenkou district, Mopti region, was also subjected to restrictions following security-related incidents. This restriction was imposed by armed actors on May 26, and its impact is already being felt through a spike in the prices of basic necessities, raising fears of a shortage. The locality of Nouh Bozo in the Djenné district, Mopti region, has also been placed under access restriction, although no official announcement has yet been made. This locality, already under pressure from armed actors since March 2025, is not accessible to humanitarian workers. An assessment of the situation is necessary. Despite these constraints, humanitarian activities and interventions continue to be carried out.

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