REFLEXIVE PEACE PRACTICE (RPP) PROJECT

The reporting period showed a critical security environment, marked by reported clashes between JNIM and ISIS-S in Tessit and JNIM’s claim of capturing a military headquarters in Diapaga. The report links the Tessit clashes to forced displacement, disrupted livelihoods, and restricted access to essential services, while protection concerns remain high in rural provinces. At the same time, the government reported improvements in police coverage and more than 380,000 tonnes of strategic food reserves. The African Development Bank signaled CFAF 350 billion in planned development and resilience financing, but continued armed-group activity and humanitarian access constraints remain key risks.