Medieval Africa

The Gold and Salt Economy of Medieval West Africa

-October 2, 2025-

Kanem-Bornu & Hausa City-States: Trade, Faith, and Governance (c. 500–1500 CE)

-October 2, 2025-

Songhai Empire: Military, Governance, and Culture

-October 2, 2025-

The Ghana Empire: Origins, Ascendance, and Decline

-October 1, 2025-

The Mali Empire: Gold, Griots, and the Architecture of Legacy

-September 22, 2025-
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Empires

Articles on the different empires during Medieval Africa

  • Songhai Empire: Military, Governance, and Culture

    Spanning roughly from the mid-15th to the late-16th century, the Songhai Empire rose to prominence in the western Sahel by eclipsing its predecessor, the Mali Empire. Centered on the Niger River city of Gao, Songhai leveraged military innovation, administrative reform, and vibrant trade networks to become one of Africa’s largest [...]

Leaders

Articles on Leaders during the Medieval Era in African History

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Trade & Markets

A deeper look into the markets in Medieval Africa

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