Which West African empire's decline was largely due to lack of a clear succession plan?

Hutu
Mali
Ghana
Ethiopia

Question

Which West African empire's decline was largely due to lack of a clear succession plan?

Hutu
 Mali
 Ghana
 Ethiopia

AngeI · Answer

Ok so I do know for a fact that only two of these are in West Africa

Rosebud24 · Answer

I have an explaination: No one from the Keita dynasty managed to rule after him and this resulted in the disolution of the Mali Empire. Out of the options proposed only Mali and Ghana were empires located on West Africa. On the other hand, Etiophia is located on East Africa.

AngeI · Answer

That is Mali and Ghana, and I was gonna say what Rose said but ok owo

xodtm · Answer

Thank you both!

Rosebud24 · Answer

no problem