ECOWAS Raises Alarm Over Guinea Border Tensions with Liberia, Sierra Leone
Monrovia β The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over rising tensions along the borders between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
In response, the ECOWAS Commission announced the deployment of a technical assessment mission to examine the situation in the Yenga border area between Guinea and Sierra Leone.
ECOWAS said recent developments along the Lofa border between Guinea and Liberia have added new complications to existing territorial sensitivities in the Mano River Basin.
As a result, the regional body has expanded the missionβs mandate to also assess the Liberia-Guinea border situation and engage in additional diplomatic consultations.
ECOWAS is urging the affected countries to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions, and respect internationally recognized boundaries.
The Commission also warned against unilateral actions that could undermine regional security, calling on all parties to use ECOWAS diplomatic channels to peacefully resolve the dispute.
The regional bloc reaffirmed its commitment to working with national authorities to maintain peace, cooperation, and stability in the Mano River Basin.
The statement was issued in Abuja on March 12, 2026.