Where were African empires?

African empires were primarily located in regions such as West Africa, East Africa, and North Africa. Notable examples include the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire in West Africa, which flourished around the trans-Saharan trade routes. In East Africa, the Kingdom of Aksum and the Swahili city-states thrived along the coast, while North Africa saw empires like ancient Egypt and Carthage. These empires were influential in trade, culture, and the spread of religion across the continent and beyond.