Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Gur

Language: Toro So Dogon - (dts)

Alternate Name(s): Dogoso, Bangeri, Jamsay

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - African Traditional Religion

Country: Burkina Faso

Also found in: Mali

Population: 17,500

Global Population: 117,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Dogon of Burkina Faso, numbering 17,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 117,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Toro So Dogon. The primary religion practiced by the Dogon is African Traditional Religion, a collection of beliefs and practices unique to various African ethnic groups.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available