The Last Scholar-King: Shehu Muhammad al-Amîn al-Kanemi and the Legacy of the Kanem–Bornu Empire

Muhammad al-Amîn al-Kanemi (Arabic: محمد الأمين بن محمد الكانمي; 1776 – 8 June 1837) was a distinguished African Islamic scholar, teacher, and political leader who played a pivotal role in the history of the Kanem–Bornu Empire during a time of Read More …

The Rise and Expansion of the Kanem–Bornu Empire

The Kanem-Bornu Empire, a fascinating and historically significant entity, flourished across what is now modern-day Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Libya, and Chad. The empire’s origin can be traced back to the Kanem Empire, which thrived from around 700 to 1380. It Read More …