Katamanso War

Also known as: Battle of Katamanso

2026-06-142026-07-31

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July 2026
28 JulJoy Online
As Ghana prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of the historic Katamanso War, also known as the Battle of Dodowa, Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has issued a passionate call for Ghanaians to remember one of the most defining moments in the nation’s history. …
200 Years After Katamanso: Ghana commemorates the battle that changed the nation’s history
25 JulJoy Online
… The Paramount Chief also announced that August 7 would mark the bicentenary of the historic Katamanso War, paying tribute to the bravery of Teshie warriors Anteh and Afutu Dzani, whose courage helped secure victory for the Ga-Dangme people during the conflict. …
Teshie launches Homowo 2026 with renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural heritage
24 JulJoy Online
… The Paramount Chief also announced that August 7 will mark the bicentenary of the historic Katamanso War, one of the defining moments in Ga-Dangme history. …
Teshie Homowo 2026 to usher in new era of peace, security, national recognition – Chief
June 2026
14 JunJoy Online
… He described it as the historic battleground of the Katamanso War (1824–1826), where allied Ga-Dangbe and coastal tribes defeated the Ashanti forces. …
Residents protest destruction of sacred Dodowa Forest for interim market

Politics

Ghana marks 200-year anniversary of Battle of Katamanso

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Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.

28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Ghana marks 200-year anniversary of Battle of Katamanso
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Teshie Traditional Council launches Homowo 2026 festival
The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, with traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledging to work together for a safe and successful celebration. The launch comes after violence marred the 2025 festival.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Teshie Paramount Chief promises secure 2026 Homowo Festival
The Paramount Chief of Teshie has assured residents and visitors that the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival will be celebrated with improved security arrangements, stronger government collaboration, and renewed community unity following tragic events at last year's festivities. He also revealed that Ghana's Parliament has formally recognised the cultural and economic importance of the festival for the first time.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Dodowa residents demand halt to sacred forest clearing for market
Traditional leaders, environmentalists, and residents of Dodowa and Shai have called for an immediate halt to clearing part of the Dodowa Forest for a temporary market during redevelopment of the main market. They say the forest represents over 200 years of cultural, historical, and environmental heritage and warn that it has already been reduced from about 320 acres to a few acres.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →