Songhay, Humburi Senni

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Mopti region: Douentza circle, between Gao and Mopti cities; Tombouctou region: Gourma-Rharous circle.

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Burkina Faso

Language NameSonghay

User Population

10,000 in Burkina Faso (2011 SIL).

Location

Sahel region: Oudalan and Seno provinces, Falagountou, Ouanobian, and other towns. Central northeast.

Alternate Names

Central Songai, Humburi Senni Songhay, Songai, Songay, Songay Senni, Songhai, Songoi, Songoy, Sonrai, Sonrhai

Dialects

Marensé (Koroboré, Maransé).

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Used by all.

Other Comments

Muslim.