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The Songhai Empire came to an end in the late 16th century due to a combination of internal strife, weakened leadership, and external pressures. Following the death of the powerful ruler Askia Muhammad in 1538, the empire faced political instability and civil wars. Additionally, in 1591, Moroccan forces invaded, seeking to control the lucrative trans-Saharan trade routes, which further contributed to the empire's collapse. The combination of these factors ultimately led to the disintegration of Songhai's power and territory.

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