What city was the center of Mali Empire?

The Mali Empire was a West African empire that existed from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Mali Empire was founded by Sundiata Keita, who defeated the Sosso king Sumanguru in 1235. The Mali Empire reached its peak in the 14th century, when it controlled much of West Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Niger River. The capital of the Mali Empire was Niani, which was located in present-day Mali. Timbuktu was a major city in the Mali Empire and was known as a center of learning and culture.