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