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Reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp
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Reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp
Reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). The Treaty of Fomena, signed in July 1874, ended the war. Date: 1874
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1874 Ambassadors Ashantee Ashanti Delegation Diplomacy Diplomatic Diplomats Document Karikari Kofi Meeting Natives Negotiation Reception Treaty
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This evocative image captures the historic moment of the reception of King Kofi Karikari's ambassadors in the English camp during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War, also known as the First Ashanti Expedition, in 1874. The war was initiated by the British to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana. King Kofi Karikari, also known as Kojo Kesse, was the Ashanti king at the time, and he had previously signed a treaty with the British in 1871, known as the Treaty of Fomena, which granted the British the right to establish a protectorate over the Ashanti Confederacy. However, the treaty was not widely accepted by the Ashanti people, leading to the outbreak of war. In this photograph, the Ashanti ambassadors, dressed in traditional attire, are seen standing respectfully before the British officials, who are seated at a table. The atmosphere is tense, yet diplomatic, as both parties engage in negotiations to end the conflict. The British officer in the center is intently reading the treaty document, while the other officials listen attentively. The Treaty of Fomena, which was signed in July 1874, eventually brought an end to the war. The treaty recognized the Ashanti monarchy and granted the British the right to collect taxes and maintain a garrison in Kumasi. The photograph is a testament to the complex diplomatic negotiations that took place during the colonial era, as European powers sought to establish their influence in Africa while respecting the traditions and sovereignty of native leaders.
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