JALTA’s general editorial focus is on policy, education, programs, advocacy, and research in the field of African languages. The envisaged coverage of the journal is as follows:

• Theoretical issues in the pedagogy of African languages
• Methodology and Technology
• Academia (K-12 and collegiate levels)
• Beyond Academia (government and industry)
• Social Emphasis/Heritage communities
• Advancing LCTLs in federal initiatives and legislation in the USA.