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Guinean Soldiers barred ECOWAS Delegation at Yenga


By: UmaroSaiduTuray
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A planned ECOWAS fact-finding mission to Yenga ended abruptly on Friday, August 29, 2025 after Guinean soldiers halted and denied the delegation entry to assess situation at the contested Mano River border town.

The team, which included Sierra Leone’s Internal Affairs Minister, Morie Lengor, had journeyed to Yenga to assess the situation on the ground. However, Guinean forces manning the area denied them access, claiming they had not been formally informed about the visit.
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Unable to proceed, the delegation concluded their trip at Pegobegu, the last Sierra Leonean-controlled settlement before Yenga. The once-vibrant town of Yenga has been largely deserted in recent months after residents fled amid uncertainty and rising tensions.

The Yenga dispute has lingered for over two decades, becoming a sensitive flashpoint in Sierra Leone-Guinea relations. While both governments have repeatedly pledged to resolve the matter through dialogue, incidents like Friday’s blockade highlight the fragile state of cooperation on border security and territorial claims.

ECOWAS, which has played a mediating role in several West African conflicts, is expected to brief member states on the outcome of the mission. However, the failure to access Yenga may complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a lasting resolution.

For many Sierra Leoneans, Yenga remains not just a disputed borderland but a symbol of sovereignty, national pride, and the urgent need for regional cooperation

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