Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Pygmy

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

Alternate Name(s): Pygmy Bayaka, Aka, Yaka

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Congo

Also found in: Central African Republic

Population: 46,000

Global Population: 74,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bayaka of Congo, numbering 46,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 74,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yaka (Central African Republic). The primary religion practiced by the Bayaka 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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Jesus Film: Available

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