Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Malinke

Language: Jahanka - (jad)

Alternate Name(s): Diakhanke

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Guinea

Also found in: Gambia; Guinea-Bissau; Mali; Senegal

Population: 48,500

Global Population: 120,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Jahanke of Guinea, numbering 48,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 120,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Jahanka. The primary religion practiced by the Jahanke 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.

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