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Tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border take a new turn as NFRA Deputy Director Bob Yeenuah Karto links Guinea’s military deployment to alleged security concerns over the so-called Fula National Security of Liberia. With claims of intelligence reports, ethnic sensitivities, and political maneuvering emerging, will diplomacy prevail or escalate the situation?

A significant presence of Guinean military personnel at the Ganta–Guinea port of entry on Saturday evening has drawn public attention, as officials move to clarify the purpose of the patrol.

Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi calls for calm after holding cross-border talks with Guinean officials in Kondadu, as tensions linger and reports of residents fleeing the area surface. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to verify claims while both sides push for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.

Reports emerging from the Kondadu (Liberia) and Moijahro (Guinea) area indicate that individuals from the Guinean side have allegedly crossed into Liberian territory and hoisted the Guinean flag, in Kondadu.

President Joseph Boakai has assured Liberians that calm is being restored along the Liberia–Guinea border following recent tensions in Lofa County. In a national address, he emphasized diplomacy over conflict, confirming that Guinea has been asked to withdraw its troops while regional leaders work to maintain peace.

The Liberian government says the situation along the Guinea border remains under control, welcoming Guinea’s decision to withdraw its troops as a step toward easing tensions. Authorities have suspended all mining activities in the affected areas, urged citizens to remain calm, and warned against spreading misinformation as diplomatic efforts continue to restore stability.

Tensions slightly rose along the Liberia–Guinea border this morning after reports that armed Guinean troops crossed the Makona River into Liberian territory. The incident comes just hours after regional leaders pledged peace at the MRU summit, leaving residents concerned and the situation increasingly uncertain.

Guinea has announced the withdrawal of its troops from the Liberia and Sierra Leone borders following a landmark Mano River Union agreement reached in Conakry. The move, set to begin March 17, signals a major step toward easing tensions, as regional leaders commit to resolving border disputes through diplomacy and strengthening peace and cooperation across the region.

Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone have agreed to pursue a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to ongoing border tensions following high-level talks in Conakry. The three presidents committed to dialogue over force, strengthened security cooperation, and pledged joint efforts to maintain stability and boost economic activities across their shared borders.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed Liberia for Conakry, Guinea, where he will join the leaders of Guinea and Sierra Leone in high-level talks aimed at easing the growing tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border in Lofa County. The meeting is expected to focus on diplomatic solutions and strengthening regional cooperation to prevent further escalation.