the President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph N. Boakai, pertaining to the border disputes between Guinea and Liberia,” the statement read. Conflicting SignalsLast week, during a press conference in Monrovia, Ambassador Le Guellec was asked about France’s role in easing the tensions within the Mano River sub-region. She responded in a manner widely interpreted as suggesting a possible call between the two leaders:“To be very honest with you, because I need to get some instructions, I don’t know exactly what has happened… your president, President Boakai, seems to have called the French President. Ambassador Le Guellec also reiterated France’s commitment to supporting peaceful resolution efforts through regional and international bodies. Last week, FrontPage Africa sources indicated that President Boakai reportedly reached out to President Macron to intervene in the escalating border dispute, but the French leader declined.

Source: Front Page Africa March 31, 2026 17:51 UTC