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HIGHLIGHTS
Tensions escalated in late March following incidents in the Tinzawaten area, where the crash of a FAMa drone was followed by a series of airstrikes reportedly targeting positions held by nonstate armed groups. These developments have further strained diplomatic relations between Mali and Algeria and risk disrupting the Algeria–Kidal–Timbuktu–Gao corridor, a key route for civilian and humanitarian movement.
During the first quarter of 2025, Mali reported 236 suspected measles cases, including 54 confirmed, representing a significant decline from 178 confirmed cases during the same period in 2024. With UNICEF’s support, rapid response campaigns enabled the vaccination of 40,530 children, helping to limit the spread of the disease.
In the nutrition sector, the Nutrition Cluster estimated that over 1.5 million children under five are acutely malnourished. Among them, 314,893 require treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), with 222,864 targeted for assistance—an increase of 10 percent from 2024.
FUNDING OVERVIEW AND PARTNERSHIPS
In 2025, UNICEF appealed for US$ 132.9 million to meet the humanitarian needs of children and women in Mali. As of 31 March, only US$ 10.5 million, 8 percent of the total appeal, had been received, leaving a funding gap of US$ 122 million (92 percent). Significant funding shortfalls persist across the Health, Education, Child Protection, and WASH sectors. UNICEF continues to advocate for increased and flexible funding, including pooled and multi-year contributions, to enable a faster, more agile, and cost-effective response. Urgent assistance is needed to support the most vulnerable children and families with life-saving services.