The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Guinea has announced withdrawal of Guinean troops from Liberia and Sierra Leone Borders beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2026 
“MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, GUINEA
The General Staff of the Armed Forces informs national and international public that, following the Summit of Heads of State of the Mano River Union held in Conakry this Monday, March 16, 2026, it was agreed, among other things:
To end border disputes between the three states through diplomatic channels;
To encourage interstate cooperation in order to guarantee a climate of security and trust between neighboring peoples linked by history, geography, and culture;
To this end, the General Staff of the Armed Forces wishes to thank the people of Guinea for their patriotism and the calm observed during this period.
He also congratulates the Defense and Security Forces involved, who demonstrated proactivity and self-control in carrying out their sovereign mission.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces, on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the Guinean Armed Forces and the Minister of National Defense, reiterates its commitment to firmly defend every portion of the national territory, a symbol of our sovereignty.
For the effective implementation of the conclusions of this summit, the General Staff of the Armed Forces decides on the gradual reduction of the defense deployment along Guinea’s borders, starting Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces calls on the population to remain vigilant and to support peace and dialogue initiatives between the brotherly countries of the Mano River Union.
Conakry, March 16, 2026
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces R.G MOD”
