Founded in 2017, Mansa Africa is a specialized communications, Advocacy and media support advisory dedicated to amplifying impact where it matters most. We believe that the world’s most pressing challenges cannot be solved by data alone, they require stories that inspire action. We design programmes, convene the people who can move it, and stay with the commitments until they have dates.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Bridging the Gap between Evidence, Policy, and Action
“I had a great experience with Salient from start to finish.”
Daouda SembeneDesigner, Owl Eyes
Our Expertise
Amplifying Ideas to Drive Change
With deep experience across Africa and a network spanning government, development institutions, civil society, media, and business leaders, we create meaningful connections that move ideas from conversation to implementation. We turn research into accessible, high-impact knowledge. Our core services include:
Strategic Advisory and Positioning
We work with partners to elaborate on their strategies towards achieving their mission and Objectives. Because no organization succeeds alone, we also help clients map the value chains they depend on and build the relationships they need within them.
Tailored Communications
We bridge the gap between technical data and actionable policy. We translate complex scientific, economic, and social research into clear, compelling policy briefs, op-eds, research summaries, and digital campaigns designed to capture the attention of decision-makers and key stakeholders.
High-Level Convenings and Event Management
We design, facilitate, and manage impactful dialogues and large-scale events, both virtual and in-person. From conceptualisation to execution, we bring diverse stakeholders together to interrogate critical issues, extract actionable recommendations, and build consensus that bridges grassroots realities with high-level policy.
Multimedia Production and Digital Storytelling
We bring human experiences and data to life through high-quality digital media. We produce engaging podcasts, host interactive webinars, design data visualisations, and create compelling video and multimedia content that clarify climate, gender, health, and development narratives.
Media Relations and Advocacy Campaigns
We leverage our deep networks across regional and global media to get your insights published where they matter. By designing targeted advocacy campaigns, manage press relations, pitch to top-tier outlets, and placing opinion pieces to shape public discourse and influence national and global agendas.
Capacity Building and Media Training
We empower teams to become powerful advocates for their own data. We offer specialised training for researchers, scientists, and policy experts in media engagement, storytelling, policy-writing, and public speaking, ensuring your organization’s voice is heard long after our partnership
Core Capabilities
Our Focus Areas
Our Approach
Connecting Policy, People, and Impact
Mansa Africa builds platforms, narratives, and engagement strategies that bring together policymakers, practitioners, civil society, communities, and the private sector. We create the spaces and tools needed to transform commitments into action.
With deep experience across Africa and a network spanning government, development institutions, civil society, media, and business leaders, we create meaningful connections that move ideas from conversation to implementation.