Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Pygmy

Language: Yaka (Central African Republic) - (axk)

Alternate Name(s): Bera, Kaka

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Central African Republic

Also found in: Congo

Population: 27,500

Global Population: 72,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Yaka of Central African Republic, numbering 27,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 72,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yaka (Central African Republic). The primary religion practiced by the Yaka is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available