FOYA DISTRICT, LOFA COUNTY — A tense situation has developed along the Liberia–Guinea border in Sorlumba Clan after Guinean soldiers allegedly fired gunshots into Liberian territory, injuring a local resident and taking control of a disputed border area. By Selma Lomax [email protected]According to Voice of Lofa, a community radio station in Lofa County, the incident occurred on Wednesday when Guinean troops reportedly discharged firearms during a confrontation near the contested boundary. Community sources told the radio station that the confrontation began when Guinean troops escorted a group of civilians from Guinea toward the disputed land. The civilians were reportedly heading to the area following allegations that Guinean soldiers had earlier been mistreated by some individuals on the Liberian side. The situation quickly escalated, leading the Guinean troops to fire several shots, one of which injured the Liberian resident.

Source: Front Page Africa March 11, 2026 14:41 UTC