What weapons were used in wars in Africa starting from 1690?

Muskets, pistols, etc

Explanation:

Weapons of War (1600-1800) Weapons that were used during the 1600 till early 1800 were mostly muskets, rifles, pistols, and swords. Muskets were used by infantry men, rifles by hunters, and pistols and swords by high ranking officers. Muskets were slow and difficult to load