By Hassan Osman Kargbo
The ongoing border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea, centred around the town of Yenga, is one step closer to resolution, according to the National Security Coordinator, Abdulai Caulker.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, Caulker provided an update on the issue, stating that both countries have presented key border documents as part of a continued effort to resolve the long-standing dispute.
Yenga, located in the eastern part of Sierra Leone, has been at the centre of a territorial dispute between the two neighboring countries for years. However, Caulker expressed optimism that the cooperation currently in place between the governments of Sierra Leone and Guinea would lead to a final resolution of the issue under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio.
โThe successive governments of both Sierra Leone and Guinea have made significant strides towards resolving this border dispute,โ Caulker said. โWhat we are seeing now is the result of years of work and diplomacy, and I am confident that under President Bio’s leadership, this issue will be resolved.โ
Caulker highlighted that both Sierra Leone and Guinea have submitted numerous documents related to the border dispute, which are now being studied by officials from both countries. These documents are expected to play a key role in the upcoming negotiations and discussions.
He further revealed that a meeting would take place later this year in Guineaโs capital, Conakry, where both sides will come together to discuss the matter further and seek a lasting solution.
โThis is not the first time such documents have been presented; but the current agreement between our two countries is much stronger and more comprehensive,โ Caulker added. โWe are optimistic that with these agreements in place, we are on the right path to a resolution that will be acceptable to both sides.โ
Caulkerโs statement comes as both Sierra Leone and Guinea have worked towards increasing bilateral cooperation and strengthening their ties. The ongoing discussions regarding the Yenga border issue are seen as a vital part of such an effort, with both governments eager to resolve any lingering disputes and foster a peaceful and prosperous relationship.
Addressing concerns about the security situation in Sierra Leone, Caulker assured the public that the country remains calm and stable.
He emphasized that there have been no major incidents threatening national security, and the government remains committed to ensuring that all citizens can go about their daily business without fear or hindrance.
โOur country remains peaceful and secure, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that it stays that way,โ Caulker stated. โThe people of Sierra Leone can rest assured that we will continue to work tirelessly to maintain the stability and security of the nation.โ
As the discussions surrounding the Yenga border dispute continue, both Sierra Leone and Guinea are expected to engage in further negotiations to resolve the issue. The meeting in Conakry later this year is expected to be a pivotal moment in the process, and officials from both countries are hopeful that a lasting agreement will be reached.
In the meantime, the government of Sierra Leone has reassured its citizens that it would remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding the nationโs peace and security, ensuring that the stability of the country is maintained at all times.
