Mali, March 2026: 274 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED

In March 2026, ACLED recorded 105 political violence events in Mali, with 274 deaths (−14% against February 2026), −16% against March 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 87. The most affected region: Kayes (78 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Reported deaths: 274; −14% against the month before
Violent events: 105
Civilians killed (targeted attacks): 87
Demonstrations: 3

Reported deaths per month

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Regions in March 2026

Reported deaths01–45–2425–7475–199200–499500 +

Region	Reported deaths	Violent events	Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
Kayes	78	12	32
Ségou	67	38	39
Ménaka	62	6	1
Kidal	34	13	0
Mopti	16	10	7
Gao	7	9	7
Sikasso	5	8	0
Timbuktu	3	6	1
Koulikoro	2	3	0