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The Pambia of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

The Pambia of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering approximately 79,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are an Indigenous people of northeastern DRC historically associated with the now-extinct Pambia language who have shifted to Zande while retaining a distinct Pambia identity. They mostly adhere to Roman Catholicism and Zande (individual language) is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash: Pambia

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
People Cluster: Sudanic
Primary Language(s): Zande (individual language) (zne)
Primary Religion(s): Roman Catholicism
Population: 79,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG014703
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

46%
%
Roman Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Zande (individual language)
Language Family: Atlantic-Congo

100%
%
Pambia Speakers

Media Resources in Zande (individual language):

Films:
Title Link
JESUS View Film
JESUS View Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Zande (individual language):

Bible Name (Translation) Video Audio Text
The BIble Society in South Sudan 2011 ✓ ✓ ✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Zande (individual language) bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Pambia are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Pambia:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Pambia of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
readMatthew 6:7-8

Pray that those who don't have a relationship with their Creator will come to know a God who hears their every need, freeing them from empty rituals and drawing them into a real, trusting relationship with Him.

Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him!
readPsalm 68:4

Pray that many will come to faith in Christ and share the gospel with others so that His salvation will be known among all nations.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
readHebrews 12:1-2

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will remember the testimony of those who went before them, resist sin, and run with perseverance the race set before them, fixing their eyes on Jesus.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
readPsalm 51:2

Pray that God will raise up believers to go and share the gospel with those in this people group who need to be washed of their iniquity and cleansed from their sins.

Pambia Across Countries (ROP3 - 107804) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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1 people group

Photo People Group ID Name Country Population ▼ Strategic Progress Index Language Religion
Pambia PG014703 Pambia Congo, Democratic Republic of the 79,000 Engaged yet Unreached Zande (individual language) Roman Catholicism

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