The 1871 Dutch Handover of Elmina to Britain and Its Aftermath

In 1871, the Dutch transferred their centuries-old possession of Elmina Castle and the surrounding territory to the British, setting off a chain reaction that reshaped the Gold Coast. This episode explores the intricate diplomatic maneuvering between the Dutch, British, and the powerful Asante Empire, whose king, Kofi Karikari, protested the transfer as a violation of agreements. We delve into the role of the Fante Confederation, the British desire to consolidate coastal control, and the simmering tensions that would soon explode into the 1873-74 Anglo-Asante War. Lucas and Luna discuss key figures like Governor Sir Charles Strahan and the Asante diplomat Asafo Agyei, and unpack why this seemingly clean colonial transaction ignited decades of conflict. A must-listen for understanding how European rivalries on paper translated into African bloodshed. #Elmina #DutchGoldCoast #BritishGoldCoast #AsanteEmpire #KofiKarikari #TreatyOf1871 #GoldCoastHistory #FanteConfederation #CharlesStrahan #AsafoAgyei #ColonialAfrica #19thCenturyDiplomacy #WestAfricanHistory #GhanaHistory #AngloAsanteWar #EuropeanImperialism #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo