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The Green Banner: Songhai's Mossi Wars and the Fate of the Sahel
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the long and violent conflict between the Songhai Empire and the Mossi kingdoms to the south—a rivalry that shaped the Sahel for centuries. From the early raids that humiliated Sonni Ali to the decisive campaigns of Askia Muhammad, the Mossi wars tested Songhai's military might and exposed the limits of its cavalry-based power. Drawing on the Tarikh al-Sudan and Tarikh al-Fattash, we trace how Mossi cavalry—fearsome, mobile, and deeply rooted in their own traditions—repeatedly slipped through Songhai's grasp. We also look at the diplomatic…
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