The Songhai were the people near the middle of the Niger River who rebelled against the Mali Empire, leading to the establishment of the Songhai Empire. ;
The Songhai were the people near the middle of the Niger River who successfully rebelled against the Mali Empire, leading to the establishment of the Songhai Empire in the 15th century. Their rise was driven by internal weaknesses in Mali and the leadership of Sunni Ali. This marked a significant shift in power dynamics in West Africa.
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