Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Somali

Language: Somali - (som)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Ethiopia

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Population: 24,500

Global Population: 24,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Shabelle of Ethiopia, numbering 24,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Somali people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Somali. The primary religion practiced by the Shabelle is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available