Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Malinke-Bambara

Language: Bambara - (bam)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: United States

Also found in: Burkina Faso; Cote d’Ivoire; France; Gambia; Guinea; Mali; Mauritania; Niger; Senegal

Population: 5,700

Global Population: 7,042,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bambara of United States, numbering 5,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke-Bambara people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,042,900 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Bambara. The primary religion practiced by the Bambara is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available