Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes
Language: Mbo (Cameroon) - (mbo)
Alternate Name(s): Bareko, Babang
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Cameroon
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Population: 59,500
Global Population: 59,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Mbo of Cameroon, numbering 59,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cameroon. Their primary language is Mbo (Cameroon). The primary religion practiced by the Mbo is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
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