Government of Ghana
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- By the 700s, Ghana was a kingdom and its rulers were growing rich by taxing the goods that the traders carried through their territory.
- The Soninke people called their ruler Ghana, or war chief.
Government of Mali
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- Sundiata took over the kingdom of Ghana.
- He put administrators in charge of Mali's finances, defense, and foreign affairs.
- Mansa Musa ruled after the death of Sundiata.
- His army of 100,00 men protected all of Ghana.