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Guinea is showing force along the Liberia–Guinea border. President Mamady Doumbouya has deployed troops, armored units, artillery, and a helicopter to the disputed area near Lofa County, vowing that Guinea will not surrender “a single piece of land inherited from our ancestors.”

Liberians are debating Article 97 of the 1986 Constitution after claims surfaced that it may shield PRC-era actors from accountability. The discussion intensified following Samuel Jackson’s alleged on-camera confession in the disappearance of A.V. Sirleaf, raising questions about justice, historical impunity, and the limits of constitutional protection.

Senator Joseph Jallah has presented L$500,000 and assorted food items to residents of Sorlumba Town in Lofa County in recognition of their role in helping defend Liberia’s border during recent tensions with Guinean soldiers. The lawmaker also provided L$60,000 to security officers deployed in the area as vigilance continues along the Liberia–Guinea frontier.

A resurfaced SpoonTV video and a recent exchange involving Sam Jackson are fueling new calls for answers about the 1985 disappearance of A.V. Sirleaf. Lawyer Moriah Yeakula says the moment appears to support claims she raised years ago, now urging authorities to investigate the alleged confession and give the Sirleaf family long-awaited closure.

Shock and grief ripple through Liberia’s Catholic community following the deaths of Rev. Father Alphonsus B. Mombo and Rev. Father Roland G. Biah, two priests serving under the Archdiocese of Monrovia. The Church has described them as devoted and compassionate servants of God, calling on the faithful to remember them in prayer.

Police have declared Liberian economist Samuel Jackson a person of interest in the death of his South African wife after investigators reportedly discovered a deep head laceration and bruises on the body. The Liberia National Police says the case is now being treated as an alleged homicide, with officers deployed at Jackson’s residence as the investigation continues.

The Liberian government is calling for calm as diplomatic efforts intensify to address the growing tension along the Liberia–Guinea border. President Joseph Boakai has dispatched a high-level inter-ministerial delegation to engage Guinean authorities, while officials urge citizens, especially those in border communities, to remain peaceful and rely only on verified information as discussions continue.

Tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border have escalated after Guinean soldiers reportedly fired gunshots into Liberian territory in Sorlumba Clan, Lofa County, injuring a local resident. The victim was rushed to Foya Hospital for treatment as reports indicate the soldiers later advanced into the disputed area and raised their national flag, further heightening fear among residents and prompting renewed calls for diplomatic intervention.

Young Liberians in Lofa County are drawing attention after a video showed them raising the Liberian flag and singing the national anthem in the presence of armed Guinean soldiers amid the ongoing border tensions. The incident follows reports that Guinean troops entered what residents insist is Liberian territory, seized construction equipment, and hoisted their flag in the disputed area.

Police have announced a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol at gravesites across Liberia during the observance of Decoration Day on March 11. The measure, introduced by the Liberia National Police, is aimed at preserving order and the dignity of the annual commemoration. Authorities say traffic checkpoints will also be set up across the city to ease movement.