LOFA COUNTY — Conflicting accounts have emerged along the Liberia–Guinea border, with Guinean authorities reporting a return to normalcy while residents in Lofa County describe continued presence of armed Guinean soldiers on Liberian soil.
Guinea’s military communication channels say cross-border trade and social activities have resumed in areas such as Kesséné in Guéckédou, signaling calm after recent tensions.
However, residents in Lofa County report that Guinean security personnel remain stationed in communities including Kondadu and Sorlumba. Locals claim Guinean flags are mounted in areas they consider part of Liberia.
A recent visit by Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi to Kondadu reportedly confirmed the presence of Guinean forces beyond the perceived boundary.
In Zorzor District, residents also allege that a Guinean flag has been erected in Yeala Town, across the Muluyea River.
The situation persists despite recent diplomatic talks involving Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in Conakry aimed at easing tensions.
Residents warn that the uncertainty threatens farmland and livelihoods and have raised concerns over the limited presence of Liberian security in affected areas.
