
Location of Djibo in Burkina Faso
'Djibo' is a town in northern
Burkina Faso. It is situated 203 km north of
Ouagadougou and 45 km from the frontier with
Mali. It was founded in the 16th century and became the capital of
Djilgodji, before becoming dominated by the
Massina Empire in the 19th century. It is known for its animal market. The main ethnic group are the
Fulani.