ABOUT AFRICA SPEAKS

 
 

 

Africa Speaks’ mission is to help establish a flourishing Christian publishing industry in Africa.

Africa Speaks sprouted in 2018 as an informal network of publishing professionals from around the globe united in a common goal: to establish a viable and flourishing Christian publishing industry in Africa and grow into a thriving professional network.

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AFRICA SPEAKS DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM

Our Africa Speaks Publishing Discipleship Program pairs eligible practitioners, as disciples, from the African Christian community with experienced professional mentors to encourage entrepreneurship, best industry practices, and facilitate the communication of their aspirations, ideas, and works to the wider community.

The program provides a range of training, collaboration, and partnership programs to help these promising disciples achieve the potential we know they are capable of. Our mentors run group training sessions and provide personalized feedback to participants so they can build their capacity and develop their expertise in the publishing industry.

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Joanna Ilboudo, PhD

Founder and president of ACTS Ministry, Burkina Faso

“I think there is a potential for Christian publishing in Africa. We have to invest in training the right people in order to produce good-quality books, and we will see the growth of Christian literature in Africa.”

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Happy New Year Africa Speaks Community

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Posted by Africa Speaks Global (Africaspeaksglobal) (2026-01-02 12:31:41)

As we step into this new year, we thank God for sustaining our work and for the privilege of serving the African publishing industry. We are convinced more than ever that a thriving publishing ecosystem on the continent is not built in isolation, but through intentional collaboration and community.

Scripture reminds us: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for the.... Read more

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PRAY FOR TANZANIA

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Posted by Africa Speaks Global (Africaspeaksglobal) (2025-10-31 15:59:05)

Tanzania is gripped by fear after the October elections — with curfews, internet blackouts, and rising violence. From Dar es Salaam to Arusha, daily life has halted. The Africa Speaks community calls believers to pray for peace, protection, and the spread of hope across the nation.

Here are reports from our friends in Tanzania, urging us to stand with them in prayer

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Hebrew and Greek Bible

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Posted by Gumisiriza Ibrahim (Bibleempire256) (2025-01-10 07:38:09)

Happy new year family 

Greetings to you all 

Any one having the Greek and Hebrew Bible 

Please watsup me on 

+256704471186

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AFRICA SPEAKS ARTICLES

December 17, 2025

Why Christian Publishers Must Show Up: Lessons from the Tanzania International Book Fair

  A National Gathering Around Books and Ideas From 21st to 26th November 2025, the National Library grounds in Dar es Salaam came alive as Tanzania hosted its International Book…

November 7, 2025

PRAY FOR SUDAN

Sudan is facing one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history. Since April 2023, fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…

October 31, 2025

PRAY FOR TANZANIA

 A Nation in Fear “We are safe but in great fear,” Our friend from Tanzania shared.   “An urgent intercession is requested from the global community of faith: to pray fervently for immediate…
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