The Government of Liberia wishes to inform the Liberian public that it is in full charge of the situation at Liberia’s border with Guinea, particularly in Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County and will continue to address it with the highest degree of maturity and wisdom necessary to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Government notes that as a consequence of recent developments along that border, there is heightened concerns over the boundary between Liberia and Guinea.

The Joint Security has been closely monitoring the developing situation and provided a clear update on the government’s actions to safeguard the country’s borders and ensure the safety of its citizens.

The Liberian Government has determined that a lasting and peaceful solution will be possible through intensive dialogue and multiple diplomatic engagements. These efforts have been directed at the highest level by His Excellency, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr, President of the Republic of Liberia, who continue to exhibit responsible leadership.

Since March this year, the Government has dispatched various delegations to the borders. Earlier on March 13, 2026, the government dispatched a high-level delegation to Conakry, the Republic of Guinea to meet with officials of the Government of Guinea to discuss the matter and prevent future incidents. 

These advanced engagements culminated into the visit of President Boakai and the President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, to Conakry, to meet and discuss with the President of Guinea, His Excellency Mamady Doumbouya.

The Government says the significance of President Bio flying with President Boakai on the same plane demonstrates the courage and strength necessary to consolidate regional peace and stability.

The three leaders held cordial, frank, and fraternal discussions that culminated in the signing of a communique.

The communique acknowledged the historical ties, common tribes, tradition and culture as well as the spirit of the friendship, solidarity, good neighbourliness, and cooperation that unite the three countries and the leaders affirmed their commitment to its implementation. The communique reaffirmed the leaders’ unwavering commitment to the principles of the inviolability of borders and territorial integrity, but it makes no mention of reference to maps or any such documents. The three leaders in the communique call for the return to status quo of peaceful coexistence.

The Government of Liberia has taken additional actions to deploy and reinforce the Joint Security at its borders to maintain calm and assure a robust presence in the area. The Government’s goal is not escalation, but the restoration of confidence and the protection of the Liberian people. 

The Government of Liberia calls upon all its citizens, especially those living along the border, to exercise restraint, mutual respect, and to preserve the historical bonds of peaceful coexistence. 

Liberia is a nation of peace, and will continue to engage its Guinean brothers and sisters through the spirit of the Mano River Union which is expected to convene very soon.

The Government warns all citizens and residents alike that statements and analysis intended to inflame and undermine its efforts will not be tolerated. The issue of conflict and threat of escalation are sensitive and must be treated with utmost patriotism. There have arisen numerous comments, commentaries, statements, utterances, claims, allegations, etc. on social media and the print media, about the situation at the Liberia-Guinea border.

The Government points out that these comments have the dangerous propensity of inciting fear, panic and chaos within communities and this could cause unnecessary provocations and the very positive approach of the Government could be jeopardized. 

The Government calls upon all to desist from making statements that will create instability and escalate the situation. The Government again reiterates that the national security institutions and agencies are in full control of the situation and all non-state actors should desist from acting outside constitutionally defined framework.

While the Government reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law, freedom of speech and of the press and the upholding of our democratic principles, the Government will not hesitate to take appropriate lawful actions against individuals conducting themselves in a manner inimical to the Country and its people. 

Moreover, the Government hereby informs its citizens that there are lots of fake AI generated images on the social media. Hence, the Government admonishes Liberians to be aware of them and don’t rush or panic when they see them. 

The Government notes that in these times of the collective survival of the nation, the patriotism and nationalism of its citizens are tested. In nationalism, the peace and stability of the country comes first and patriotism cannot be compromised. The Government will represent its citizens well and will do everything to ensure that its peace is not threatened.