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The security situation in Mali during February 2026 was marked by a renewed surge in hostilities, leading to internal displacement toward northern areas, particularly Timbuktu—where 2,011 households have been displaced—and central regions such as Ségou and San. Civilian movement, already severely restricted by improvised explosive devices and illegal checkpoints along key road and river routes, has deteriorated further. In Léré, conditions have reached a critical point, as a siege imposed by non-state armed groups is now posing a serious threat to food security. The launch of the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan highlights an alarming gap between the surge in needs and the actual mobilization of funds.
In February, UNFPA provided sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to 2,810 people through 80 supported health facilities. Additionally, 249 individuals benefited from gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, mitigation, and response interventions delivered through one-stop centres and women and girls’ safe spaces. For 2026, UNFPA requires $11.55 million to implement its humanitarian response in Mali. By the end of February, $3.5 million had been secured, leaving 70 per cent of the funds still to be mobilized to ensure the expansion and sustainability of critical SRH and GBV programmes.