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April 4, 2026, 5:10 am
Nimbaians Panic As Guinean Army Chief Enters Ganta
- [Liberian Observer] What authorities describe as a routine, "friendly" military engagement has instead stirred unease among residents of Nimba County, especially those in Ganta, as residents grapple with growing fears linked to the ongoing Liberia-Guinea border tensions in Lofa County.
Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Inclusion of Ex-President Sirleaf in Liberia-Guinea Border Mediation, Warns Handling of Crisis Will Define Boakai-Koung Administration
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has described as an "hour of temptation" for the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the huge presence of Guinean soldiers on the soil of Liberia that requires political unity amongst former and current leaders to address.
All of Africa Today - March 27, 2026
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Convicted Guinea Stadium Massacre Figure Dies in Custody
- [allAfrica] Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a key figure convicted of crimes against humanity in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, has died in custody due to a medical emergency.
Liberians React to Government's Handling of Guinea-Liberia Border Crisis
- [FrontPageAfrica] Following escalating tensions along the Guinea-Liberia border, the Government of Liberia has been engaging leaders within the Mano River Union, including the Presidents of Guinea, Mamady Doumbouya, and Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio.
Muslims Raise Concern Over Border Tensions
- [New Dawn] PLEEBO -- Muslims residing in Pleebo, Maryland County, have expressed concern over the ongoing Liberia-Guinea border tensions, warning that the situation is creating fear, uncertainty, and the risk of social misunderstanding within Liberia, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Cllr. Gongloe Vows Impeachment Campaign If Boakai Fails to Probe Border Mining Allegation
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian People's Party political leader and former Solicitor General, Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has warned that he will launch a campaign to impeach President Joseph Boakai if the government fails to investigate allegations of illegal mining along the Liberia-Guinea border.
French President Declines Boakai's Request to Mediate Guinea-Liberia Border Dispute
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly declined a direct appeal from President Joseph Boakai to intervene in the escalating border dispute between Liberia and Guinea, according to multiple sources.
All of Africa Today - March 25, 2026
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Regional Security Threat
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberia Independent Elders Council for Peace and Reconciliation has cautioned leaders of the Mano River Union that the ongoing Liberia-Guinea border dispute poses a significant threat to the region's already fragile peace.
Koon Calls Emergency MRU Parliamentary Summit Amid Border Crisis
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, has called for an urgent meeting of Speakers and Presidents of Parliament of Mano River Union (MRU) member states, to be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, from March 28 to 30, 2026, to address growing security concerns following recent border tensions involving Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
Beyond Diplomacy - Resolving the Liberia-Guinea Border Question
- [FrontPageAfrica] In 2002, while serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I led a delegation of representatives from international organizations and diplomatic missions to Lofa County on a humanitarian assessment mission focused on internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the Liberian Civil War. The delegation included U.S. Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, UN Representative Dr. Adeneji, Nigerian Ambassador Ogbonnaya Nduaka, Ghanaian Ambassador Kwame Amoah Awuah, Sierra Leonean Ambassador Patrick James Foyah, the EU Head
French Ambassador Confirms Boakai-Macron Talks On Liberia-Guinea Border Dispute - Government Warns Against Inflammatory Remarks
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's deepening border dispute with Guinea has entered a new phase of diplomatic urgency and political alignment, with the Liberian Senate publicly backing the government's approach while international attention grows following confirmation that President Joseph Boakai has reached out to France President Emmanuel Macron.
Ex-Combatants Issue One-Week Ultimatum to Guinean Troops Amid Border Tensions
- [Liberian Investigator] GANTA, Nimba County - Former fighters have issued a stark one-week ultimatum to Guinean troops reportedly occupying parts of Liberian territory, escalating pressure on authorities as tensions persist along the Liberia-Guinea border despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Justice Minister - Government 'Fully in Charge,' Reinforces Border Security, Warns Against War Calls
- [Liberian Investigator] Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr. Oswald Tweh on Tuesday declared that the Liberian government is "fully in charge" of the situation along the Liberia-Guinea border, warning citizens to refrain from inflammatory statements that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Guinean Ambassador Declines Comment
- [New Dawn] -As Border Tensions Persist
Govt Warns Against Misinformation Over Border Dispute
- [New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 25, 2026 - Liberia's Minister of Information, Jerolinmek Mathew Piah, says the government will speak publicly on the ongoing Liberia-Guinea border dispute only when necessary, amid growing criticism from opposition political parties, former officials, and sections of the media over the handling of the situation.
Statement By the Government of Liberia, On the Situation At the Liberia-Guinea Border
- [New Dawn] DELIVERED BY CLLR. N. OSWALD TWEH, MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA AT MINISTRY OF INFORMATION CAPITOL HILL
Boakai Seeks France's Intervention As Guinean Troops, Customs Officers Deploy On Liberian Soil
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Sources within the Executive Mansion have informed FrontPage Africa that Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reportedly made direct diplomatic contact with Emmanuel Macron, seeking France's intervention in the escalating boundary dispute between Liberia and Guinea.
Stand Call On U.S., International Partners to Intervene Diplomatically in Liberia-Guinea Border Crisis
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The civil society group Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) has called for urgent diplomatic intervention by the United States of America and key international partners to help de-escalate rising tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border.
Guinea Denies Challenging 1976 Afcon Result
- [Nile Post] The Guinean Football Federation has denied reports that it has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the result of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the claims circulating on social media are false and misleading.
Fear and Frustration Mount As Liberians React to Lofa Border Tension
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Growing tension surrounding the ongoing land dispute in Lofa County between Liberia and Guinea is sparking fear and mixed reactions among Liberian citizens, particularly those affected by displacement and uncertainty.
Ex-Combatants Send Strong Message to Guinea
- [New Dawn] Ganta -- A former freedom fighter from Liberia's civil war, General K. Gblorgbay Young, has urged citizens not to panic amid rising tensions along the border between Liberia and Guinea, while warning that ex-combatants stand ready to defend the country if necessary.
Cummings Urges Diplomacy and Independent Probe
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Benedict Cummings, has issued a strong statement addressing recent developments along Liberia's border with Guinea.
Boakai, Senators Tight-Lipped On Conference Amid Insecurity At Liberia-Guinea Border
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Boakai and members of the Liberian Senate are maintaining silence over the outcome of a crucial closed door meeting held at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, as unease continues to grow over mounting tensions along the border between Liberia and Guinea.
CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win
- [Vanguard] The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
Morocco Walked Out in Afcon 1976 and Now Guinea Seeks Review Too
- [Nile Post] The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to review the 1976 Afcon outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions With Guinea
- [New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 -- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday urged calm as his government works through diplomatic channels to ease tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border in Lofa County.
High Alert At Liberia-Guinea Border
- [New Dawn] Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County, March 20: Speaking to reporters after visiting Sorlumba, a port of entry in Lofa County, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Col. Coleman stated, "The situation at the Liberia-Guinea border remains a high alert situation."
'Peace Is Our Strength'
- [Liberian Observer] In a solemn and emotionally charged address, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on Liberians to remain calm and united as his government works to defuse rising tensions along the border with Guinea, framing the moment not just as a security challenge, but as a test of Liberian character.
