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Mandinka Wars (Samori Ture's Resistance)

1883 CE – 1898 CE

Samori Ture built the Wassoulou Empire and waged one of the longest and most effective resistance campaigns against European colonialism in Africa before his final capture.

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Mandinka Wars (Samori Ture's Resistance)

1883 CE – 1898 CE

Samori Ture built the Wassoulou Empire and waged one of the longest and most effective resistance campaigns against European colonialism in Africa before his final capture.

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