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The River Niger's Secret Patrol: Songhai's Sorko Fishermen Warriors
Lucas and Luna explore the unsung guardians of the Songhai Empire: the Sorko, a distinct ethnic group of riverine fishermen who formed the empire's naval backbone. Long before the farari cavalry dominated the Sahel, the Sorko—under the fari-mondio (admiral of the Niger)—patrolled the great river in swift war canoes, enforcing trade tariffs, repelling Mossi raiders from the north, and enabling Songhai's economic dominance. The episode traces their origins from the ancient kingdom of Koukya, their pivotal role under Sonni Ali's campaigns against the Mali rump state, and their…
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