12/03/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LFOA STATEMENT ON THE DISPUTE ALONG THE LIBERIA AND GUINEA BORDER, MAKONA RIVER
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH, 2026
Men and Women of Liberia and Guinea, the leadership of Liberia For One Africa brings you warm felicitations and reaffirms its unbending and unwavering dedication to fostering and maintaining unity, peace, and solidarity across Africa.
LFOA is vigilantly following and monitoring the recent developments at the Makona River, Sorlumba Port, Lofa County, along the Liberia-Guinea border involving Liberian civilians and the Guinean Army. We are concerned about the escalations and tensions emanating from this dispute and is calling on all actors involved to calm down and show restraint.
Based on our Pan-African ideology and philosophy, we highlight the significance and importance of conflict resolution through diplomatic and peaceful channel in line with the Mano River Union (MRU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and African Union (AU) agreements.
LFOA demands that the Liberian and Guinean governments utilize constructive and effective round table discussion involving regional, continental, and international partners to settle the dispute and establish an amicable solution.
During this critical time, we stand in solidarity with the people of Liberia and Guinea. LFOA urge them to continue to live in peace and love as one people of Africa. We call on all parties to prioritize and emphasize methods of dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation. This is the only way forward to the best solution for the crisis.
Let's continue to work tirelessly for a peaceful, united, and great Africa.
DONE AND ISSUED BY LIBERIA FOR ONE AFRICA (LFOA).
Joseph Putin Kai Jr.
Spokesperson
0771776625
Pst. James Nupor Korzuvah
Chairman
0775382993
