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Koulikoro region, Mali: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Koulikoro region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Violence in Koulikoro region, Mali intensified over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 23 events against 15 in the prior quarter (+53%), with 69 estimated deaths.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 66 events and 141 estimated deaths were recorded in Koulikoro region. That is +128% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 134 and 178. 98% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 13.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Mali - JNIM (65 events, 140 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Koulikoro region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Koulikoro region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Nara cercle | 18 | 30 |
| Dioila cercle | 16 | 22 |
| Kati cercle | 13 | 77 |
| Kolokani cercle | 8 | 6 |
| Banamba cercle | 2 | 2 |
| Koulikoro cercle | 2 | 0 |
5,743 internally displaced people recorded in Koulikoro as of 30 Apr 2023. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | Kati cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based, 2 sources | 31 |
| 30 May 2026 | Dioila cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based, 2 sources | 15 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Nara cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based, 4 sources | 10 3–10 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Nara cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
| 24 May 2026 | Banamba cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
| 3 May 2026 | Nara cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 1 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Nara cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 1 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Nara cercle Koulikoro region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| JNIM | 66 | 141 |
| Government of Mali | 65 | 140 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Mali - JNIM | 65 | 140 |
| JNIM - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 65 | 98% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 2% |
Recent reports mentioning Koulikoro region
- Mali: Dashboard thématique sur la présence des migrants au Mali 3 — Régions de Kayes, Koulikoro et Sikasso (décembre 2025 – janvier 2026) ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Koulikoro region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 66 organized-violence events in Koulikoro region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 141 deaths (range 134 to 178).
Is violence in Koulikoro region increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (23) were up +53% on the preceding 90 days (15).
Who are the main armed actors in Koulikoro region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were JNIM (66 events), Government of Mali (65 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Koulikoro region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Koulikoro region, 98% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024
Other regions of Mali
Mopti region · Segou region · Kidal region · Tombouctou region · Gao region · Kayes region · Sikasso region · Ménaka region · Bamako region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.