A map showing the continent of Africa about 1500.
xlink:href="m_geren_300.tif"
alt-version="no"
position="float"
xlink:type="simple"/>
Rise of the Akan Kingdoms
Songhai Empire Dominates the Western Sudan
Fall of the Songhai Empire
Mombasa, Malindi, and Kilwa Reach Their Height
Founding of Elmina
Portuguese Establish a Foothold in Africa
Trans-Saharan Trade Enriches Akan Kingdoms
Decline of the Ḥafṣid Dynasty
Ethiopia’s Early Solomonic Period Ends
Saՙdī Sharifs Come to Power in Morocco
Holy Roman Empire Attacks Ottomans in Algiers
