Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Oromo

Language: Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji - (gax)

Alternate Name(s): Jimma, Eastern Shoa

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Ethiopia

Also found in: United States

Population: 130,000

Global Population: 137,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Gibe of Ethiopia, numbering 130,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Oromo people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 137,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji. The primary religion practiced by the Gibe is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available