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The Songhai Empire's Floating Army: Sorko Canoe Warriors of the Niger
Lucas and Luna dive into the Songhai Empire's secret weapon: the Sorko canoe warriors who controlled the mighty Niger River. These fisherfolk turned fighters were the backbone of military logistics and amphibious warfare under Sonni Ali and Askia Muhammad. Lucas explains how the Sorko's intimate knowledge of the river's currents, seasonal floods, and hidden channels allowed Songhai to project power across the Sahel for centuries. He covers their roles in transporting armies, raiding enemy settlements along the Niger bend, and enforcing tax collection on river trade. Special…
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