Offline digital maps and information systems for Sub-Sahara Africa
Africa-MIS is ILS International's core set of offline digital mapping and information tools covering the countries, cities, towns, and villages of Sub-Sahara Africa. All tools are designed to run on low-cost smartphones, tablets, and laptops — with or without internet access.
Overview of the Africa-MIS initiative — scope, coverage, and the vision behind ILS's Africa mapping tools.
View ProjectTopographic atlas covering major cities across Sub-Sahara Africa with detailed map layers.
View Cities AtlasDetailed topographic maps of towns across Sub-Sahara Africa for field navigation and planning.
View Towns AtlasAfrica-wide 1:16 million scale atlas — ten thematic and topographic maps covering the entire continent.
View 1:16m AtlasInstructions and tools for customizing ILS Africa-MIS maps for your specific ministry context and region.
Customize MapsAfrica-MIS Quick Reference eTools — country profiles, language data, and mission information for Africa.
View QuickRefSample maps from the ILS Africa-MIS collection — get a feel for map quality, scale, and detail.
View SamplerBackground on the rapid growth of mobile devices across Africa and what it means for ministry tools.
Read MoreILS has a special focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo — where Marv Bowers served for 12 years as a mission pilot. The DRC-MIS tools offer coverage from country-level topography down to individual villages.
Full overview of ILS digital mapping tools for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
View DRC-MISCountry-level topographic atlas for DRC — terrain, rivers, roads, and key locations.
View AtlasVillage-level topographic detail for DRC — reaching into the most remote areas.
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