Beginning around 1200 the Mali, Songhay and Ghana Empires spread their influence across the western horn of Africa, heavily influenced by Islam in their later periods. They flourished under a series of powerful leaders including Mansa Musa.
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Content Note
The Ghana Empire -- The Mali Empire -- The Songhay Empire -- The Soninke people of the Ghana Empire -- The Mande people of the Mali Empire -- The Songhay people.