Part 4: The Decline of the Empire "The Rise and Fall of the Great Empire of Mali: A Tale of War and Betrayal"

The great Empire of Mali was on the brink of collapse. After years of war and political turmoil, the once-powerful kingdom was now a shadow of its former self. The people of Mali were suffering from famine, poverty, and disease, and the country was in disarray.

In 1781, the Empire of Mali was in its final days. The once-mighty kingdom had been weakened by years of war and internal strife, and the people were desperate for a leader who could bring them out of their misery. Unfortunately, the only leader available was a man named Sekou Toure, who had been appointed by the French to lead the Empire.

Sekou Toure was a ruthless and oppressive ruler, and he quickly set about consolidating his power. He imposed heavy taxes on the people of Mali and forced them to work in his mines and plantations. He also began to build a powerful military force, which he used to oppress the people and keep them in line.

Unfortunately, Sekou Toure's rule was short-lived. In 1792, a group of rebels led by a man named Samori Toure rose up against Sekou Toure and overthrew him. Samori Toure declared himself the new ruler of the Empire of Mali, and he quickly set about restoring order and rebuilding the economy.

Unfortunately, Samori Toure's rule was also short-lived. In 1818, the French invaded Mali and overthrew Samori Toure. The French then proceeded to colonize the country and impose their own laws and regulations.

The French colonization of Mali marked the end of the Empire of Mali. The once-great kingdom was now nothing more than a French colony, and the people of Mali were left to suffer under the oppressive rule of the French. The Empire of Mali had fallen, and its people were left to pick up the pieces.