Central Africa
With a population of over 22,400,000 million people, Cameroon is a country of great division of language, faith, and politics, leading to great tension and violence. Cameroon is divided between French and English regions. It also brings division between Christians, Muslims, and traditional religions. Islamist groups are increasing in the northern region, which threatens peace in this nation. There are 293 people groups in Cameroon, with 17 still unreached. To learn more about Cameroon, click the button above.
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a nation that has faced a long series of coups and counter-coups, which in turn has devastated not only the economy of this nation but also the infrastructure. There is great conflict between Muslims and Christians and many have fled their homes. In the northern region, there is a great need for evangelism among the Unreached People Groups, including the Runga (90% Muslim), the Sara Kaba (50% Animist), and the Gula/Kara (65% Muslim). To find out what is taking place in CAR, click the button above.
Chad is one of the poorest nations in Africa due to rebel and terrorist-led insurgencies. In addition, conflict between the Muslim north and the more Christian south persists. Being home to over 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups, Christians make up 27.8% of Chad’s population. However, out of 141 people groups in Chad, there are still 80 Unreached People Groups! To learn more about Chad, click the button above.
Although much of The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) professes to be a Christian nation, this country is steeped in powerful spiritual evil that influences much of the land. The DRC has a long history of conflict. Political upheaval, instability, and authoritarian rule have led to a grave, ongoing humanitarian crisis making the DRC the fifth poorest nation in the world. With over 228 people groups within this nation, there are two Unreached People Groups left. Yet, there are many in this nation who claim to be Christian by name only and need to be set free from religion and witchcraft. Click the button above to read more about the DRC.
Equatorial Guinea is a nation that faces an unusual political and economic situation. With large oil reserves in the country, it has created great wealth for a very small minority of people. Due to the vast corruption within the nation, many people suffer great poverty and lack. Click on the below above to find out more about Equatorial Guinea.
Gabon is steeped in witchcraft and spiritist beliefs. There are many Gabonese who still use charms, hallucinogenic drugs, and ancestral spirits, and go to medicine men. It is common that leaders of the government, police, and the army participate in nighttime rituals that use witchcraft and black magic and Christians who do not participate can be refused professional or academic opportunities. Due to a lack of education and social issues, including exploitation and trafficking of children, there is great oppression in this small nation. With 52 people groups in Gabon, there are still five people groups unreached. To find out more about Gabon, click the button above.
The Republic of Congo is located in west-central Africa, and boarders the Atlantic Coast. Officially known as the Republic of the Congo, the country is often called Congo. Congo as a whole is sparsely inhabited, with more than half of its population living in the cities. Click the button above to learn more about the Congo.
São Tomé y Príncipe are two small islands located off the coast of central western Africa. The country’s closest neighbors are Gabon and Equatorial Guinea on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa. The official language for São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese. Like most countries in Africa, the nation is poor with unsanitary conditions. Infant to children under five has a high mortality rate and has major health problems, including HIV/AIDS and malaria. Access to drinking water, food shortages, and sanitation equipment continue to pose issues. To find out more about São Tomé y Príncipe, click the button above.
