In the 13th century, Sundiata Keita rose from exile and disability to unite West Africa and found the Mali Empire. After defeating Soumaoro Kanté at the Battle of Kirina, he built a kingdom grounded in justice, trade, and unity. Sundiata introduced the Kouroukan Fouga Charter, one of the world’s first constitutions, promoting equality and human rights centuries before Europe’s Magna Carta. His triumph laid the foundation for Mali’s golden age and leaders like Mansa Musa. Check out my YouTube cha