Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Bekwel - (bkw)

Alternate Name(s): Bakwil, B?kwyel, Bakwele, Bekwil, Bekwie

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Cameroon; Congo

Population: 5,800

Global Population: 64,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Bakwele of Gabon, numbering 5,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 64,300 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bekwel. The primary religion practiced by the Bakwele is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available