The widely English speaking nation of Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country. The Nigerian government allows for religious freedom, providing an amazing opportunity to work with the nearly 90 million muslims living in the country. With over 400 universities, there are an abundance of opportunities to meet Nigerian students and disciple them freely.

Chad is an Arabic and French speaking nation where more than half the population is Sunni Muslim. Chad is home to a small number of universities. Though this may seem limiting, it actually means that access to the entire nation of Chad can be reached within a concentrated area.

The French speaking country of Ivory Coast is a prosperous nation that is predominantly Islamic. However this prosperity has come at great cost: years of war and unrest. Hope for change lies in the hands of the country's next political leaders. These leaders will begin as university students, and with discipleship, they can bring peace to their nation.

The French speaking country of Senegal is an Islamic nation located on the coast of Africa. About one-fifth of the students attending universities in Senegal are from other French-speaking countries in Africa. By discipling the university students of Senegal, we can reach multiple African nations at once.

Mozambique is a coastal, Portugese speaking nation. In the capital city alone, campus ministry has influenced nearly all of the 40 universities there. The last six years of discipleship has produced fruit that is now spreading from the capital into other cities throughout the country.

Botswana is a primarily English speaking nation. It is one of the most educated countries in Southern Africa, and it fully funds each college student that attends it’s universities. Three of the nation’s most recent presidents previously attended a university in Botswana. University students here truly are the next leaders; they will shape the culture of their nation.

The English speaking nation of Malawi is one of the most rural and poor nations in Africa. Education is highly valued in Malawi because it is seen as a way out of the cycle of poverty. It is easy to see how this nation is full of potential for change though the discipleship of university students.

The Portuguese speaking nation of Angola has suffered unimaginable difficulties. As Angola recovers, education is becoming a higher priority in the nation. More than ever, young people are striving to get into Angolan universities. These students are the country’s greatest opportunity for peace and change.

South Africa, a widely English speaking nation, is the most westernized nation in Africa. It is ethnically diverse and multilingual, giving equal status to 11 official languages. This is a strategic nation for campus ministry because of South Africa’s increasing opportunity and influence across the entire continent of Africa.

Tanzania, a Swahili and English speaking nation, places high value on both family and education. Family is so central within the culture that educated family members are often expected to be responsible for the education and wellbeing of younger siblings. This means that every university student is an opportunity to influence their family for generations.

The French speaking island of Madagascar is unique for it’s blended culture. This diverse culture has created a combination of tradition and modernization. The younger Malagasy are leaving their home villages and seeking a new life and economic future in the cities. As young people flock to universities in urban centers it creates a perfect opportunity for discipleship.

South Sudan, an English and Arabic speaking nation, is the youngest country in the world. After decades of religious conflict, the country now has a majority Christian population. Juba, the capital city, is home to the largest university. There, over 20,000 students are eagerly waiting to continue to lead their nation further away from civil war and towards the heart of God.

Cameroon is a French speaking nation located in West Africa. It can be described as an “ethnic crossroads,” consisting of more than 200 ethnic groups that create the country’s diverse culture. With over 40 universities in the capital city alone, Cameroon’s universities provide a unique opportunity to reach all of these ethnic groups in one place.

Gabon, densely covered in rainforest, is a French speaking nation located on the coast of west Africa. Church is already an important part of Gabon’s culture, creating open doors for conversations about Jesus with student’s in local universities.

The DRC is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Capital’s largest university enrolling over 29,000 students. The DRC is still recovering from a past ravaged by civil war (lasting from 1998-2003). However, this brokenness has created a hunger among university students for change in their country. We believe God wants to use the next generation of leaders in the the DRC to redeem it’s painful past and bring peace!