For 10 points, name this West African empire, which names a country with capital at Bamako.
This empire's semi-legendary founder was born to "buffalo woman," and the region this empire ruled later became French Sudan. After this empire's downfall, the region was ruled by the Songhai. One leader of this empire, which was founded by Sundiata, vastly lowered the price of gold by giving away massive amounts traveling to Mecca. That leader was Mansa Musa. For 10 points, name this West African empire, which names a country with capital at Bamako.
This empire's semi-legendary founder was born to "buffalo woman," and the region this empire ruled later became French Sudan.
{Mali} Empire