Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Malinke
Language: Mandinka - (mnk)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Other / Marginal
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Also found in: Benin; France; Gambia; Ghana; Senegal; United States
Population: 184,000
Global Population: 2,022,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Mandinka of Guinea-Bissau, numbering 184,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,022,400 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Mandinka. The primary religion practiced by the Mandinka is Other Islamic, which includes a number of sects that emerged out of Islam such as Ibadhi, Ahmadi, Alevi, Yazidi, and Khariji.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available