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The Songhai Queen Who Fought the Saadian Invasion
In 1591, as the Saadian army of Judar Pasha crushed Songhai at Tondibi, a remarkable figure emerged from the chaos: Queen Amina of Gao. While Askia Ishaq II fled south, Amina organized a desperate defense of the capital, rallying riverine warriors from the Sorko and Tyeddo clans. Using the Niger's intricate channels, she launched hit-and-run attacks that stalled the Moroccan advance for months. This episode explores her leadership, the forgotten role of Songhai's royal women, and how oral traditions like the Tarikh al-Sudan preserve her story. We also examine the Saadian…
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