Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Malinke-Bambara
Language: Eastern Maninkakan - (emk)
Alternate Name(s): Wassalunke
Primary Religion: Islam - Other / Marginal
Country: Guinea
Also found in: Cote d’Ivoire; Mali
Population: 110,000
Global Population: 353,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Wassalu of Guinea, numbering 110,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke-Bambara people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 353,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Maninkakan. The primary religion practiced by the Wassalu 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