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Apr 2, 1000
Gao Becomes the Capitol
Dia(the king) Kossoi converts Gao to the capitol of the Songhai empire -
Apr 2, 1010
The Empire converted to Islam
Dia Kossoi converts the Songhai Empire to Islam -
Apr 2, 1335
Sunni and Shi are new leaders
The Dia kings are replaced with new leaders who's titles are Sunni and Shi -
Apr 2, 1340
Songhai Empire Becomes Free
While the Mali Empire was on the decline in 1340, the Songhai freed themselves and gained their independance -
Apr 2, 1400
Senegal Founded
Wolof Empire founded in present day Sengal -
May 15, 1420
Explore The West Coast Of Africa
Portugese Sailors begin to explore the coast of Western Africa -
Apr 2, 1510
Slavery in the Atlantic
The start of the Atlantic slave trade -
Apr 2, 1562
Slavery In Britain
Britain begins its slave trade -
Morrocoans Take Control
Songhai defeated by the Morrocans -
Creation
Built the city of Gao
