Sahel is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The region's capital is Dori. Four provinces make up the region—Oudalan, Séno, Soum, and Yagha. This region is the northernmost part of the country and is adjacent to Mali and Niger.

Dori is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the border of Niger. It is located at around 14.03°N 0.03°W. It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 46,512 (2019). The main ethnic group is the Fula (Fulani) but Tuaregs and Songhaiare are often present. It is a town known for its herders and popular livestock markets.