- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Monrovia Today
By the People, for the People
Liberian Civil Society Demands Guinea Ambassador Expulsion
Group accuses government of failing to protect national sovereignty in border dispute
Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:55am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A border dispute between Liberia and Guinea exposes the challenges Liberia faces in asserting control over its national sovereignty.Monrovia TodayA Liberian civil society organization called STAND has strongly condemned the government's alleged failure to defend the country's sovereignty against encroachment by neighboring Guinea. The group is calling for the expulsion of the Guinean ambassador to Liberia over the border dispute.
Why it matters
The border between Liberia and Guinea has long been a source of tension, with both countries claiming parts of the disputed territory. This latest dispute highlights the ongoing challenges Liberia faces in asserting control over its national borders and protecting its territorial integrity.
The details
According to STAND, the Liberian government has not taken adequate action to address Guinea's alleged incursions into Liberian territory. The group is demanding the expulsion of the Guinean ambassador as a punitive measure against what it sees as Guinea's violation of Liberia's sovereignty.
- The border dispute between Liberia and Guinea has been ongoing for years.
The players
Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND)
A Liberian civil society organization that has condemned the government's handling of the border dispute with Guinea.
Liberian government
The government of Liberia, which STAND has accused of failing to defend the country's sovereignty against alleged encroachment by Guinea.
Guinea
The neighboring country that Liberia is in a border dispute with, and which STAND claims has violated Liberia's territorial integrity.
What they’re saying
“The Liberian government has failed to defend the nation's sovereignty against alleged encroachment by Guinea.”
— STAND, Civil society organization
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the ongoing challenges Liberia faces in asserting control over its borders and protecting its national sovereignty, underscoring the need for the government to take a more proactive stance in addressing such territorial disputes with its neighbors.
