Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa
People Cluster: Oromo
Language: Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo - (gax)
Alternate Name(s): Northern Shoa
Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox
Country: Ethiopia
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Population: 5,245,000
Global Population: 5,245,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Selale of Ethiopia, numbering 5,245,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Oromo people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. The primary religion practiced by the Selale 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