Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Maghreb

Language: Algerian Arabic - (arq)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Other / Marginal

Country: Burkina Faso

Also found in: Algeria; Belgium; Canada; France; Italy; Netherlands; Spain; Tunisia; United States

Population: 20,500

Global Population: 31,461,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Bedouin Arabs of Burkina Faso, numbering 20,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Maghreb people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 31,461,000 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Algerian Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Bedouin Arabs is Other Islamic, which includes a number of sects that emerged out of Islam such as Ibadhi, Ahmadi, Alevi, Yazidi, and Khariji.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available