Various sub-tribes have moved in from Senegal to the south and Mali to the east over the last few centuries. They are now numerous in southern Mauritania in the Senegal River valley. Mostly in the Senegal River valley along the borders with Senegal and Mali.
Men are semi-nomadic while women tend to stay in the villages, although villages may be moved in the annual rainy season. Many are now joining the exodus to the larger towns and cities.
Generally Sufi Islam, some Sunni. They still hold to many traditional practices of healing, fortune-telling, cursing, blessing etc. Strong beliefs in evil spirits and sorcerors who try to control them.
Ability to adapt to changing population, drying land, agricultural and pastoral practises. The region is facing big problems with rising food prices. They often find it hard to live in towns and take more 'modern' work.
* Scripture Prayers for the Fulani, Fulakunda in Mauritania.
* For the spread of the Gospel by word of mouth.
* For Jesus' power to be seen to counter occult power.
* For tiny but emerging fellowships of Jesus followers
Profile Source: Anonymous |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-02-17 |
Link Up Africa |
Link Up Africa |
People Name General | Fulani, Fulakunda |
People Name in Country | Fulani, Fulakunda |
Natural Name | Fulakunda Fulani |
Population this Country | 51,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,607,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Fouta Toro; Fula; Fula Cunda; Fula Macina; Fula Toro; Fulacounda; Fulbe Fula Toro; Peuhl; Peul; Pulaar; Toucouleur; Tukulor |
People ID | 11772 |
ROP3 Code | 103076 |
Country | Mauritania | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 24 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Brakna, Gorgol, and Trarza regions, near Senegal. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mauritania |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 24 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Brakna, Gorgol, and Trarza regions, near Senegal.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Pulaar (51,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fuc Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Fulacunda |
Dialect Code | 327 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Pulaar (51,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fuc Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Fulacunda |
Dialect Code | 327 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Pulaar |
Primary Language: Pulaar
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1982-1993) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1997-1998) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Pulaar |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | More Than Dreams-Ali |
Film / Video | More Than Dreams-Dini |
Film / Video | More Than Dreams-Khalil |
Film / Video | More Than Dreams-Khosrow |
Film / Video | The Prophets' Story |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.06 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.94 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
0.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
20.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
80.0 %
|
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2021 International Mission Board-SBC All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Video Source | The Waiting World |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |