Gonja-Mamprusi conflict explained

Date:	2019 -
Place:	Savannah Region, Ghana
Combatant1:	Gonja people
Combatant2:	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

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

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