Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Lingala - (lin)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: South Sudan

Also found in: Angola; Belgium; Canada; Central African Republic; Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa); Uganda; United States

Population: 47,000

Global Population: 4,397,400

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Lingala of South Sudan, numbering 47,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,397,400 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Lingala. The primary religion practiced by the Lingala 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.

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Jesus Film: Available

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Radio Broadcast: Not Available