CONAKRY, March 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone pledged to resolve a border dispute through dialogue, after Conakry deployed troops to its frontier. The four nations are members of the Mano River Union, an association aimed at facilitating free trade, infrastructure development and bolstering security in the Mano River Basin. On Monday, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone agreed to "resolve border incidents through dialogue and diplomatic mechanisms," according to a statement read on Guinean state broadcaster RTG after the meeting. In late February, border incidents also occurred between Guinea and Sierra Leone, with each side accusing the other's military of crossing the frontier. Sierra Leone also accused Guinean troops of detaining its soldiers and police for several days after clashes.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 17, 2026 15:18 UTC