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In A.D. 1000, Islam is introduced by sub-Saharan Africa.
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In A.D. 1100, Kilwa controls the gold trade in East Africa.
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In A.D. 1250, Sundiata's Mali Empire dominates West African Trade.
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In A.D. 1324, Mali's Mansa Musa embarks on a hajj to Mecca.
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In A.D. 1450, the once-prosperous southern African city of Great Zimbabwe is abandoned.
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In A.D. 1464, Sunni Ali establishes the Songhai Empire.
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In A.D. 1480, Portugal establishes trading posts on the West African Coast.
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In A.D. 800, Ancient Ghana dominates West African Trade
