How did commerce differ in West and East Africa?

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West African trade was primarily land-based, utilizing trans-Saharan trade routes to exchange goods such as gold, salt, and other commodities with North Africa and beyond. East African trade, on the other hand, was significantly influenced by its coastal geography, facilitating sea-based trade with the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, India, and later with European powers, through the Indian Ocean trade network.

How Did Commerce Differ in West and East Africa