In order to gain a better understanding of mobility flows and trends through West and Central Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) implements the Displacement Tracking Matrix’s Flow Monitoring (FM) tool at key transit points across the region. the Flow Monitoring tool collects data on migration flows and trends, traveller profiles, migration journeys, and intentions of migrants, so as to obtain a better understanding of mobility in West and Central Africa. In Mali, DTM conducts Flow Monitoring activities at 7 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) located across 6 regions, in order to foster a better understanding of the numbers, trends, profiles, and journeys of migration flows crossing these points. This report presents data collected through the Flow Monitoring Registry in October 2021.

Afin de mieux comprendre les mouvements et tendances migratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, l’OIM, à travers la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (Displacement Tracking Matrix, DTM), met en œuvre l’activité de Suivi des flux de populations (Flow Monitoring, FM). Le suivi des flux de populations récolte ainsi des données sur les flux et tendances migratoires, les profils des voyageurs et les parcours et intentions des migrants, afin de fournir une meilleure compréhension des mobilités en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre. Au Mali, la DTM recueille des données au niveau de 7 Points de suivi des flux (Flow Monitoring Points, FMP), repartis dans 6 régions afin d’obtenir une meilleure compréhension de l’ampleur, des tendances, des caractéristiques socio-démographiques et des parcours des flux de voyageurs traversant ces différents points. Ce rapport présente les données recueillies dans le cadre des activités d’enregistrement des flux durant le mois de octobre 2021.

The DTM Emergency Event Tracking (EET) is deployed to track sudden displacement and population movements, provide more frequent updates on the scale of displacement, and quantify the affected population when needed. As a subcomponent of the new Mobility Tracking methodology in Sudan (Round Two), and activated on a need basis, EET utilises a broad network of key informants to capture best estimates of the affected population presence per location – a useful tool for humanitarian response planning and design.

During the reporting period (17 to 23 November 2021), a total of 55 movements were recorded – 30 arrivals (1,934 individuals), 17 departures (718 individuals), 6 intended return movements (299 individuals), and 2 transits (78 individuals). The largest arrivals were recorded in Mueda (1,121 individuals), Nangade (729 individuals) and Ancuabe (58 individuals). The largest departure was recorded in Ancuabe (569 individuals). The largest transit was recorded in Mueda (78 individuals). The intended return movements were observed in Mueda (214 individuals) and Montepuez (85 individuals). More than one-third of the total population (35%) were displaced for the first time. An estimated 65 per cent of reported IDPs had been displaced more than once prior to this latest movement.

Between 15 and 21 November 2021, a total of 3,772 movements were recorded in the states of Adamawa and Borno. The recorded movements consisted of 3,177 arrivals and 595 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Gwoza and Ngala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected state of Borno and in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Maiha, Michika, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.

Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno, and Fufore, 
Gombi, Hong, Maiha, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.

ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation (1,817 individuals or 48%), poor living conditions (806 individuals or 22%), conflict/attack (763 individuals or 20%), fear of attack (181 individuals or 5%), improved security (179 individuals or 5%) and seasonal farming (50 individuals or 1%).

La DTM a identifié 113 408 personnes déplacées internes (PDI) réparties dans 25 390 ménages déplacés, 83% des déplacements étaient dus à des catastrophes naturelles et 17% à d'autres raisons.

The DTM has identified 113,408 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 25,390 households, 83% of the displacement were due to natural disasters and 17% other reasons in the month of September 2021 covering all 18 provinces of Burundi.

The DTM Emergency Event Tracking (EET) is deployed to track sudden displacement and population movements, provide more frequent updates on the scale of displacement, and quantify the affected population when needed. As a subcomponent of the new Mobility Tracking methodology in Sudan (Round Two), and activated on a need basis, EET utilises a broad network of key informants to capture best estimates of the affected population presence per location – a useful tool for humanitarian response planning and design.

IOM COVID-19 Impact on Points of Entry Bi-Weekly Analysis is meant to serve IOM Member States, IOM, UN and voluntary partner agencies, the civil society (including media) as well as the general population in analysing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Points of Entry. It is particularly relevant when identifying and addressing specific needs faced by migrants and mobile populations, disproportionately affected by global mobility restrictions. The report is based on information provided by IOM field staff, using resources available at the IOM country office level and is accurate to the best of IOM’s knowledge at the time of compilation. All information is being constantly validated, including the geolocation and attributes, and through regular assessments and triangulation of information. The updates depend on the time frame within which the information becomes available and is processed by IOM. For this reason, the analysis is always dated and timestamped in order to reflect reality at a given time. However, as the situation continuously evolves and changes, despite IOM’s best efforts, the analysis may not always accurately reflect the multiple and simultaneous restrictive measures being imposed at a specific location.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), monitors the movements to and from Nigeria's Adamawa and Borno States in North East Nigeria. Assessments are conducted at Points of Entry located along the border with Cameroon.

During the period 06 - 12 November 2021, 263 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 102 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon and 161 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in Cameroon. In addition, a range of data is collected during the assessments to better inform on travellers’ nationalities, sex, reasons for moving, mode of transportation and timeline of movements.