Original: Colonial Establishment It was created as a French territory on September 9, 1880 as "Upper Senegal", and was renamed the "French Sudan Territory" on August 18, 1890, with its capital at Kayes.
Simplified: Beginning It was created as a French territory on September 9, 1880 and its name was "Upper Senegal". The name changed to the "French Sudan Territory" on August 18, 1890, and its capital was Kayes.