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Songhai's Secret Police: The Koyam Surveillance Network
This episode reveals the Koyam, Songhai's secret police force that kept Askia Dawud's empire stable for decades. Operating from the capital Gao, these agents monitored provincial governors, military commanders, and even members of the royal family. We explore how the Koyam used a network of informants, written reports, and swift reprisals to suppress dissent before it could grow. Drawing on the Tarikh al-Sudan and other chronicles, Lucas and Luna discuss the Koyam's origins under Askia Muhammad, their expansion under Dawud, and their role in uncovering the conspiracy of Askia…
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