Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Malinke

Language: Mansoanka - (msw)

Alternate Name(s): Mansoanka

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Guinea-Bissau

Also found in: Gambia

Population: 21,000

Global Population: 23,600

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Maswanka of Guinea-Bissau, numbering 21,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 23,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mansoanka. The primary religion practiced by the Maswanka is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available