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The Bawku conflict (also called the Bawku Chieftaincy conflict or the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict) is an ongoing conflict in Bawku Municipal District, Ghana between ethnic Kusasi and Mamprusi.

Origins
The conflict originated from disputes from the times of British rule when British authorities appointed Mamprusis to be the chiefs of the area, which is Kusasi-majority, incorrectly believing that the region was under the leadership of the Mamprusi Mamprugu Kingdom. As a result the Mamprusis became the societal elites and received the majority of benefits, in contrast to the lower-class Kusasis, who suffered from discrimination.

In 1957 the Mamprusi king died, creating a power struggle over who should succeed him. This created a clash between Mamprusi and Kusasis over the rightful successor, beginning the conflict.

Timeline
The deadliest phase of the conflict was from 2007 to 2012. 182 people died and thousands fled from their homes.