Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Chadic

Language: Vemgo-Mabas - (vem)

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Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Nigeria

Population: 14,000

Global Population: 32,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Mabas of Cameroon, numbering 14,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 32,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Vemgo-Mabas. The primary religion practiced by the Mabas is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

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