In 1427, the Mamlūk Sultanate, ruled by Al-Ashraf Barsbāy (1422-- 1438), seized Cyprus. In 1453, the Ottoman Sultanate, ruled by Mehmed II (1444--1446/1451--1481), captured the city of Byzantium, Constantinople. Hence, Western and Eastern historians and scholars have focused their writings on these two states. This research highlights the efforts of the Hafsid ruler, Abū 'Amr 'Uthmān (1435--1488), and clarifies the results of those efforts. This paper also outlines the political statuses of the kingdoms in Northwest Africa. It illustrates how 'Uthmān exploited the circumstances of the Northwest African kingdoms to extend his influence. Consequently, it affirms that 'Uthmān was a Majestic sultan in Northwest Africa. This study uses the historical method and examines primary sources on the subject of the reign of Abū 'Amr 'Uthmān. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]