Fun area that, especially when entering with more advanced technology... like a reborn almohad (or is that almoravid now that its going south?)
Then somewhere along the line move the capital south into the tropics and be at home.
Meanwhile ofcourse unifying africa into a single country under a single god and a single leader
Then sit back and enjoy wealth, peace and monopoly at that, in ivory and slaves. And now EVEN more special goods. Nice.
And after westernization have africa as a beacon of peace and culture. No wars for the remaining 250 years. Just advancing culture and civilization to ever greater heights.
Africa can into space!