Guinea has initiated a gradual withdrawal of troops from its borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone following a diplomatic breakthrough at a summit of Mano River Union leaders.
In an official statement, the Guinean armed forces confirmed that the decision comes after the three countries agreed to address recent border tensions through dialogue and enhanced regional cooperation. The move marks a shift away from recent military posturing that had raised concerns over stability in the region.
The army stated that the easing of defensive deployments would begin immediately, while reaffirming its readiness to protect national sovereignty if necessary.
Authorities also called on citizens to remain vigilant and support ongoing peace efforts, emphasizing the importance of unity and dialogue among member states of the Mano River Union.
The development follows a high-level meeting in Conakry, where leaders of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire focused on resolving border disputes that had escalated in recent days.
The agreement signals a step toward de-escalation and reinforces the role of regional diplomacy in maintaining peace and stability in West Africa.
Source: TRT Africa
