Battle of Kansala

Battle of Kansala
Date May 13, 1867 to May 24, 1867 Location Kansala, Guinea-Bissau Result Victory of Futa Jallon Destruction of Kaabu Foundation of Fuladu
Belligerents
Kaabu Empire	Imamate of Futa Jallon
Commanders and leaders
Mansaba Janke Wali	Almamy Oumarou Jalloh Jamboria Alpha Molo Balde
Strength
12,000[1]	5500[2]
Casualties and losses
10,000 dead[1]	1,000 dead[1]

The Battle of Kansala or Turban Keloo (Mandinka for Annihilation war) was the siege of the capital of the Kaabu federation by the Imamate of Futa Jallon, allied with rebellious Fula people from Kaabu itself. The battle, which saw the town completely destroyed, ended Mandinka hegemony over Africa’s Atlantic coast begun by the Mali Empire.