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April 15, 2010

US study sheds light on Africa’s unique religious mix

by Staff
Religion News Blog

WASHINGTON (AFP) – In the space of a century, Africa has morphed from a continent dominated by traditional beliefs to one where the majority of people are Christian or Muslim, a US study showed Thursday.

The vast majority of people in sub-Saharan Africa are deeply committed to the world’s two largest religions, according to the study by the Pew Research Forum on Religion and Public Life.

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