• PEOPLE NAME: FONGORO OF SUDAN


PEID: 12021

ROP: 103038

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Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Ouaddai-Fur

Language: Fur - (fvr)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Sudan

Also found in: Chad

Population: 3,100

Global Population: 6,400


PEID: 12021

ROP: 103038

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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


Overview: The Fongoro of Sudan, numbering 3,100, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Ouaddai-Fur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Fur. The primary religion practiced by the Fongoro is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.


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