Mitsogo, Tsogo in Gabon

The Mitsogo, Tsogo have only been reported in Gabon
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Mitsogos only live in the highlands of Gabon. They are also called Tsogo, which is the name of their language.

When French colonizers encountered them in 1857, they found a people adept at producing cloth and iron goods. The French took full control of the Mitsogo homeland in 1899. One of their chiefs, Mbombe, was known as a great fighter against the French.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In addition to producing useful metal goods, the Mitsogos are also farmers. Most agricultural people also keep chickens for eggs and poultry.


What Are Their Beliefs?

In the 20th century, the Mitsogos became Roman Catholic due to the French influence. There is also an evangelical element.


What Are Their Needs?

The Mitsogos need to give Jesus their whole devotion.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Mitsogo churches, drawing people to love Jesus with their whole hearts and souls.
Pray for Mitsogo churches and homes to become regular meeting places for Bible studies and fervent worship.
Pray for the Lord to show the Mitsogos his goodness and power by giving them a record harvest.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to provide healing and spiritual growth in Mitsogo families.


Scripture Prayers for the Mitsogo, Tsogo in Gabon.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsogo_people


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Mitsogo, Tsogo
People Name in Country Mitsogo, Tsogo
Alternate Names Mitsogo; Tsogo
Population this Country 19,000
Population all Countries 19,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13742
ROP3 Code 106675
Country Gabon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Ngounié province: north and east of Mouila.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Gabon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Ngounié province: north and east of Mouila..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 7.00 %)
90.00 %
Ethnic Religions
9.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
1.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tsogo (19,000 speakers)
Language Code tsv   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tsogo (19,000 speakers)
Language Code tsv   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tsogo
Photo Source Anonymous 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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