Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Kanuri-Saharan

Language: Zaghawa - (zag)

Alternate Name(s): Beri

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Chad

Also found in: Libya; Sudan; United States

Population: 225,000

Global Population: 498,750

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Zaghawa of Chad, numbering 225,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kanuri-Saharan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 498,750 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Zaghawa. The primary religion practiced by the Zaghawa 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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