Angolo in Sudan

The Angolo have only been reported in Sudan
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Introduction / History

The Muslim Angolo people of Sudan primarily reside in the Nuba Mountains, a region known for its ethnic diversity and frequent conflicts. The Angolo, like many other groups in the region, have adapted to the challenging environment through agriculture and pastoralism. Over time, they adopted Islam, which now plays a central role in their identity and social structure. Despite external pressures from conflicts and economic challenges, the Angolo people have preserved their traditions while integrating Islamic beliefs into their daily lives.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Angolo people rely on farming and herding as their main sources of livelihood. They grow crops such as millet, sorghum and sesame with their farming practices dictated by seasonal rains. Livestock, including goats and cattle, are also crucial to their economy, providing food, income and status within the community. The arid and mountainous terrain of the Nuba Mountains shapes much of their agricultural practices, requiring strong community cooperation to manage resources and sustain livelihoods.

Villages are typically small, with close-knit communities where extended families work together in agricultural tasks. Homes are made from mud and thatch, built to withstand the region’s hot and dry climate. Despite the hardships of rural life, the Angolo people maintain a deep connection to their land, with family and community bonds playing a central role in their social organization.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Angolo people follow Sunni Islam, which is deeply embedded in their daily routines and communal practices. They observe the five pillars of Islam, including daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and attending religious festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Mosques are the focal point of religious life, where the community gathers for prayer and social events.

While Islam is the dominant religion, some traditional beliefs related to nature and agriculture persist, often blending with Islamic rituals. The Angolo people maintain a spiritual connection to the land, and certain agricultural rituals are performed to ensure successful harvests and the well-being of livestock. These practices reflect a syncretism of Islamic and indigenous beliefs, particularly in relation to farming and the natural world.


What Are Their Needs?

The Angolo people face significant challenges related to economic development, education and healthcare. Traditional farming methods, which are dependent on seasonal rains, leave them vulnerable to climate variability and drought. Access to modern agricultural techniques and irrigation systems would help stabilize their food production and improve livelihoods.

Healthcare services are extremely limited, with many Angolo families relying on traditional remedies or traveling long distances for medical care. The lack of access to quality healthcare has contributed to high rates of preventable diseases and poor health outcomes. Similarly, education is another critical issue, as many children do not have access to quality schooling, which limits their future opportunities for social and economic mobility. Development programs that focus on improving healthcare, expanding educational access, and promoting sustainable agriculture would greatly benefit the Angolo people.


Prayer Points

Pray for the lives and culture of the Angolo people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Angolo people teachable and understanding hearts.
Pray that a strong movement of the Holy Spirit will bring entire Angolo families into a rich experience of God’s blessing.
Pray for Angolo families to be drawn by the Holy Spirit to seek forgiveness, and to understand the adequacy of Christ’s work on the cross.


Scripture Prayers for the Angolo in Sudan.


References

Ethnologue: Languages of the World
Reports from Sudanese NGOs on rural and Islamic communities
Academic research on ethnic groups in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Angolo
People Name in Country Angolo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 49,000
Population all Countries 49,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 22392
ROP3 Code 119390
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 8  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 8  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
10.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
90.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Sudanese (49,000 speakers)
Language Code apd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Sudanese (49,000 speakers)
Language Code apd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Sudanese

Primary Language:  Arabic, Sudanese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1927-1964)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1978-2022)
Bible-Complete No
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