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Gonja-Mamprusi conflict

Gonja-Mamprusi conflict
Date2019 -
Location
Savannah Region, Ghana
Belligerents
Gonja people Mamprusi people

The Gonja-Mamprusi conflict is a conflict between the members of the Gonjas and the Mamprusis at Lukula in the North Gonja district in the Savannah Region, Ghana.[1] The conflict first began in 2019 when the government of Ghana intended to create the Savannah Region and North East Region out of the Northern Region.[2][3]

Background

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The conflict started in 2019 after the Wasipe Traditional Council of the Gonja Kingdom decided to enskin a chief to overlook the Lukula community. The Jang Traditional Area also claimed ownership of the community. This led to disputes between the two Traditional Areas.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "One dead, several houses burnt in renewed clashes between Gonja and Mamprusi tribes". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  2. ^ "7 reported dead, several others injured in renewed Gonja - Mamprusi clash - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  3. ^ Dzidzoamenu, Isaac (2023-06-02). "Mahama calls for end to conflict between sections of Gonja, Mamprusi | Starr Fm". Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  4. ^ "One dead in renewed land dispute at Lukula - Regional Minister confirms". GhanaWeb. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-03.