Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Yombe - (yom)
Alternate Name(s): Bayombe, Mbala, Kiombi
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Congo (Brazzaville)
Also found in: Angola; Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 675,000
Global Population: 2,127,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yombe of Congo (Brazzaville), numbering 675,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,127,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yombe. The primary religion practiced by the Yombe is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available