Dori is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the border of Niger. It is located at around 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W. It is the capital …Dori is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the border of Niger. It is located at around 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W. It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 46,512. The main ethnic group is the Fula but Tuaregs and Songhai are often present. It is a town known for its herders and popular livestock markets.