(Mali Empire reached its peak of success under Mansa Musa around 1307.) Geographically, the old Ghana is 500 miles north of the present Ghana, and occupied the area between Rivers Senegal and Niger.

and how the chemicals that leach into the soil and water are destroying Ghana's rivers and lakes.

Despite its name, the old Empire of Ghana is not geographically ... These were situated at Bambuk, on the upper Senegal River. The Soninke also sold slaves, salt and copper, in exchange for ...