Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Kanuri-Saharan

Language: Tedaga - (tuq)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Libya

Also found in: Chad; Sudan

Population: 2,700

Global Population: 101,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Teda of Libya, numbering 2,700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Kanuri-Saharan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 101,200 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Tedaga. The primary religion practiced by the Teda 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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