Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Malinke

Language: Konyanka Maninka - (mku)

Alternate Name(s): Konianke

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Guinea

Also found in: Cote d’Ivoire

Population: 263,000

Global Population: 518,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Konyanke of Guinea, numbering 263,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 518,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Konyanka Maninka. The primary religion practiced by the Konyanke is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available