Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Kanuri-Saharan
Language: Central Kanuri - (knc)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Other / Marginal
Country: Chad
Also found in: Cameroon; Niger; Nigeria; Sudan
Population: 173,000
Global Population: 7,923,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Yerwa Kanuri of Chad, numbering 173,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kanuri-Saharan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,923,000 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Central Kanuri. The primary religion practiced by the Yerwa Kanuri is Other Islamic, which includes a number of sects that emerged out of Islam such as Ibadhi, Ahmadi, Alevi, Yazidi, and Khariji.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available