Bawku - Wikipedia
Bawku Agricultural Show, 1959. Bawku is a town and is the capital of the Bawku Municipal District, district in the Upper East region of north Ghana, adjacent to the border with Burkina Faso. [2] [3] [4] It is located approximately between latitudes 11o 111 and 100 401 North and longitude 0o 181w and 0o 61 E in the north-eastern corner of the region. The municipality has a …
Mahama's Swift Action: A Promise of Peace in Bawku and Beyond
1 day ago · The Bawku conflict, a complex tapestry woven from ethnic tensions, land disputes, and political maneuvering, has cast a long shadow over the region for far too long. Years of sporadic violence, displacement, and loss of life have left deep scars on the community and hampered development. Previous attempts at reconciliation have yielded limited ...
President seeks end to Bawku crisis - Says area's peace top …
20 hours ago · During a visit to the Bawku Naba’s Palace in Bawku in the Upper East Region yesterday, President Mahama assured the Paramount Chief of the Kusaug Traditional Area, Zug-raan Asigri Abugrago Azoka ...
Mahama embarks on peace mission to Bawku and Nalerigu
2 days ago · President John Dramani Mahama has undertaken a critical peace-building mission to Bawku and Nalerigu today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The visit forms part of the President’s unwavering ...
Mahama makes peace assurance to people of Bawku in 1st …
1 day ago · Bawku has been hit with a significant escalation in violence in the last year. The long-standing Bawku conflict has deep roots in the chieftaincy dispute between the Kusasis and Mamprusi.. In one of the more recent attacks, at least three persons were killed.The recent clashes have been linked to the return of Seidu Bagre, who was controversially enskinned as Bawku Naba in 2023.
The Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute: Historical Legitimacy, Political ...
Nov 3, 2024 · Bawku skin was founded in 1721, and ruled by Mamprusi chiefs until 1957. However, political machinations and power dynamics, particularly since Ghana's independence, have been seen increasing claims from the Kusasi, leading to a protracted conflict.
My priority is to bring peace back to Bawku – Mahama
1 day ago · President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace in Bawku, describing it as one of his administration’s top priorities. Addressing the people of Bawku during a visit ...
President Mahama in Bawku on a Peace Mission - Graphic Online
2 days ago · President John Dramani Mahama left Accra on Tuesday morning for Bawku in the Upper East Region as part of efforts to broker a lasting peace in the conflict-ridden area. His first stop will be a ...
Bawku Conflict: Examining Political Bias and Historical Injustices ...
Oct 30, 2024 · The Bawku chieftaincy conflict, often framed as a rivalry between the Kusasi and Mamprusi ethnic groups, is far more complex than a simple chieftaincy dispute. With roots stretching back decades, this conflict has been fueled by political appointments, media biases, and longstanding grievances.
Mahama's swift action: A promise of peace in Bawku and beyond
1 day ago · The Bawku conflict, a complex tapestry woven from ethnic tensions, land disputes, and political maneuvering, has cast a long shadow over the region for far too long. Years of sporadic violence ...
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