Samogho, Banka

Quick facts about the Samogho, Banka

Location: Mali
Also Known As: Bankagoma, Banka
Status: NOT Engaged by IMB
Population: 5,000
Primary Religion: Mixture of Islam and African Traditional Religion
Number of Christians: 5
Language: Bankagoma

There is one known family of Christians
They are agriculturalists who grow millet, corn, peanuts and beans
Many are bilingual in Bambara

Pray that the Lord of the harvest would provide a good harvest for the Banka. Pray that as this happens, they will see His hand in the provisions.

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The Banka are found in five villages in southeastern Mali. Their area is almost totally isolated during the rainy season (August to September). There are a few evangelical churches in the area, but no one is specifically targeting the Banka.