Mali is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis marked by a significant increase in internal displacement affecting 378,363 individuals. This has raised the financial needs for 2025 to $771.3 million.
According to the report on population movements recently published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the number of internally displaced persons, IDPs, in Mali has reached 378,363, compared to 330,713 in May 2024, an increase of 14.4% in four months.
This increase is mainly due to the intensification of targeted attacks by armed individuals and sporadic clashes between the Malian Armed Forces, FAMA and non-state armed groups, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country.
Faced with this worrying situation, the Malian Government, in collaboration with its international partners, has developed a plan called “Mali 2025: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan”, requiring funding of USD 771.3 million. This amount represents an increase of 9.9% compared to the USD 701.6 million requested in 2024.
However, last year only 38.1% of the necessary funds were mobilized, jeopardizing the ability of humanitarian actors to respond effectively.
Funding for this plan is important to provide emergency multi-sectoral assistance to affected populations, with a focus on protecting the most vulnerable groups, such as women, children and the elderly.
However, mobilizing these funds remains a major challenge, especially since previous international contributions have not always reached expected levels.
The Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, stressed the importance of effective coordination between the various stakeholders to meet these humanitarian challenges.
He also insisted on respect for Mali’s sovereignty and its strategic choices in the implementation of humanitarian interventions.
The humanitarian situation in Mali in 2025 requires sustained attention and a concerted response from the international community.
The rapid mobilization of financial resources and the commitment of humanitarian actors are essential to alleviate the suffering of displaced populations and restore stability in the affected regions.
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