Internal conflict and external threats from prosperous trade contributed to the downfall of Mali and Songhai kingdoms.
Internal conflict played a significant role in the fall of the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai. Constant succession problems and warfare weakened the empires, leaving them vulnerable to external control. The prosperous trade industry they relied on also led to their downfall as it attracted outside forces seeking to exploit their wealth.
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