Interview conducted by Christian Elongue, CEO of Afrolinguals, KLS and Co-founder of Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) Thank you for making time to answer these key questions for our upcoming issue on Language Technologies in Africa. Kindly include…
ACCRA, Ghana – September 25, 2025 – The future of Ghana’s economy was the center of discussion this week, and the African language industry had a front-row seat. At the launch of the World Bank’s major new report, “Transforming Ghana in a Generation,” Kabod Localization Services (KLS) was there to ensure that language professionals are part of the conversation.
The work nonprofits do matters. Budget and language should never be a barrier to impact.
Interpreters Without Borders (IWB) is a Kabod Localization Services (KLS) initiative that connects humanitarian and development organizations with specialized, rigorously vetted interpreters available online or in-person, within 24 hours.
The language services industry in Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that has increasingly received global attention. This growth, fueled by collaboration and partnerships, is sustained through associations and online communities of language professionals. The role of these…
LSP.expert stands out as a strategic tool for language professionals from Africa, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform tailored to the specific needs of translators, interpreters, and small translation agencies. This management software helps language professionals efficiently handle their daily…
The language industry in Africa is rapidly evolving. As CEO of Kabod Localization Services (KLS), I witness the immense potential—yet also the intense disruption—brought by AI, machine translation, and digital technologies. By 2025, AI-powered translation tools are projected to handle…
Last weekend marked an exciting milestone for Kabod Localization Services (KLS), as we showcased our pioneering work in the language industry during the DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair 2025, held on July 18th and 19th at the University of Ghana’s Cedi Conference…
African languages offered at KLS Language Countries Arabic (North African varieties) Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania, Chad, Western Sahara Swahili Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Somalia Hausa Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Chad, Benin,…
Leading the largest localisation company (KLS) and the biggest edtech in Africa and the world (MK)| Angel Investor & MERL Consultant on Shift The Power, Philanthropy & Decolonizing Aid in Africa.
Christian Elongué is dedicated to advancing the language service industry and elevating African language professionals on the global stage. He leads Kabod Language Services (KLS), the only African LSP recognized among MultiLingual’s top 34 Global Influencers.
Client Profile: African Leadership Academy (ALA) is a prestigious institution dedicated to developing the next generation of African leaders. They aim to enable lasting peace and shared prosperity by identifying, developing, and connecting Africa’s future leaders. ALA creates a tight-knit,…
Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services A global tech company needs interpreters for back-to-back meetings across three time zones. To save money, they opt for the lowest-cost providers. The interpreters, juggling multiple assignments with little prep…
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Managing Director Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industriesMode: Hybrid Location: East Legon, Accra (Ghana) Deadline: 31st January,2025 Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in Research, Knowledge Management (KM), Talent management, eLearning and Languages (interpretation and…
This day marks a special milestone for all of us at Kabod Language Services — our 2nd anniversary! Over the past two years, we have grown, adapted, and thrived, becoming a leading voice in the African language industry. From…
During the recent KLS Talk, moderated by Christian Elongué, Managing Director of Kabod Group, Jourik Ciesielski presented on “The Potential and Opportunities of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Language Service Industry in Africa.”
We invite submissions that explore various aspects of this theme, including but not limited to: We welcome articles, essays, interviews, case studies and opinion pieces that offer valuable insights, practical tips and thought-provoking perspectives on the theme. Submission Guidelines: –…