Feature by Victoria Kyei Baffour In the Upper East Region of Ghana is a longstanding dispute that has existed between the Kusasi and Mamprusi ethnic groups.
This conflict has been happening for decades at volatile levels for most of the time.
The Bawku conflict, which dates back to the pre-colonial era and gained prominence around 1957, has resulted in significant violence, displacements, and loss of lives.
A complex history The conflict stems from ancient historical claims, with the Mamprusi asserting their traditional authority over the Kusasi.
