Mali : Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modification of a Performance Criterion-Press Release; and Staff Report

The political situation is broadly stable, but security remains a challenge. Rebel groups came to an agreement with the government in mid-June to put in place provisional authorities to govern the administrative regions in the North. However, recent armed clashes between groups signatories of the peace accord could affect the implementation of the peace process. At the same time, jihadist groups—which are not part of the peace agreement—continue to stage attacks against the government and UN forces.