Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Mali – April-May 2026 - SIG Sahel

Degradation of vegetation cover and pastoral resources at the national level, particularly in the Koulikoro region
The security situation has deteriorated, with a resurgence of cattle rustling in the Gao and Mopti regions.
Significant reduction in the areas affected by bushfires
Satisfactory market accessibility and favorable terms of trade for livestock farmers in most of the monitored localities
Low level of support for the pastoral sector reported during the period