ھەمبەھىرلەنگەن ئاۋاز

Today, many people associate Africa with poverty—but this is a recent idea. Before colonization, Africa was wealthy, advanced, and connected to the world. Powerful empires, thriving trade, and rich resources existed long before European interference. Take the Mali Empire. Its ruler, Mansa Musa, is considered one of the richest humans in history.