Which Songhai leader spread Islam in Africa and established the Sankore Mosque at Timbuktu?

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Askia Muhammad Toure was the Songhai leader who spread Islam in Africa and established the Sankore Mosque at Timbuktu. While previous Songhai leaders adhered to traditional African religions, Askia Muhammad Toure's conversion to Islam played a significant role in the spread of the religion in West Africa. He also made Timbuktu a center for Islamic scholarship and established the University of Sankore there.

Which Songhai Leader Spread Islam in Africa and Established the Sankore