What the records say
- When
- 21 Feb 1882 – Mar 1886
- Kind
- War
- Coordinates
- 12.00° N, 3.00° E
- Description
- 1882–1886 war
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Mandingo Wars
1883–1898 Franco-Samorian wars
The Mandingo Wars were a series of conflicts from 1882 to 1898 between France and the Wassoulou Empire of the Mandingo people led by Samori Ture. Comparatively, the French faced serious resistance by the Mandinka, as they were able to make use of firearms and tactics that impeded French expansion in the area. The French were ultimately triumphant and established dominance over Mali, Guinea and the Ivory Coast.
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