Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Pygmy

Language: Lese - (les)

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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

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Population: 135,000

Global Population: 135,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Lese of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 135,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Congo, Democratic Republic of the. Their primary language is Lese. The primary religion practiced by the Lese is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available