Ahmadou Tall vs Hibatullah Akhundzada

Ahmadou Tall succeeded his father Umar Tall as ruler of the Toucouleur Empire after Umar's death. He faced immediate challenges from rival brothers and regional rebellions, weakening the empire's unity.

Ahmadou Tall signed a treaty with France at Nango, recognizing French protectorate status over parts of the Toucouleur Empire. The treaty ceded territory and trade rights, marking the beginning of French domination over the empire.

French forces captured the Toucouleur capital of Segou, forcing Ahmadou Tall to flee eastward. The loss of the capital effectively ended Toucouleur sovereignty and marked the collapse of the empire.

Ahmadou Tall died in exile in Sokoto after years of fleeing French forces. His death ended the last remnants of Toucouleur resistance and the dynasty founded by his father.

Hibatullah Akhundzada was appointed Supreme Leader of the Taliban in 2016 after the death of Akhtar Mansour. He assumed leadership of the insurgency, guiding the Taliban's military and political strategy during the war against the Afghan government and coalition forces.

Under Hibatullah Akhundzada's leadership, the Taliban launched a major offensive in 2021, capturing Kabul on August 15. This resulted in the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban's return to power, ending the 20-year war.

Under Hibatullah Akhundzada's leadership, the Taliban imposed severe restrictions on women's rights, including banning girls from secondary education and women from most employment. These policies drew widespread international condemnation.

Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a decree banning the cultivation of opium poppies in Afghanistan. The ban aimed to reduce drug production, but it devastated the rural economy, as poppy farming was a major source of income for many farmers.