In West Africa, covering what is today Mali.
The founder of the Songhai Empire was Sunni Ali Ber, who established the empire in the 15th century through military conquest and expansion. He is credited with uniting various regions in West Africa under the control of the Songhai Empire.
Monarchy. Songhai was ruled by a king or emperor and had local rulers who administered their regions and paid taxes, tributes and military support to Songhai.
Songhai empire
The capital of the Songhai Empire was Gao. Gao was an important city located along the banks of the Niger River, which helped facilitate trade and communication within the empire and beyond.
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
when did the empire songhai begin
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
Askia Mohammed I established the Askia Dynasty in the Songhai Empire in the late 15th century. He was a devout Muslim and greatly expanded the empire's territory through conquest and diplomacy.
It was in West Africa.
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.