Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Pygmy

Language: Baka (Cameroon) - (bkc)

Alternate Name(s): “Babinga”, Bebayaka, Bayaka

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 6,600

Global Population: 70,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Baka of Gabon, numbering 6,600, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 70,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Baka (Cameroon). The primary religion practiced by the Baka is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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