Sierra Leone & Guinea Reopen Yenga Border Crossing: Sierra-Leonean Government
Sierra Leone & Guinea Reopen Yenga Border Crossing: Sierra-Leonean Government
The border crossing at Koindu-Nongoa, in Sierra Leone's Kailahun District, officially reopened on June 24—after it was shut on April 28, 2025, the Sierra Leonean government announced.
ℹ The two governments reaffirmed their commitment to:
▪ peaceful coexistence;
▪ strengthening bilateral relations;
▪ continuing of the dialogue on the Yenga issue and other boundary matters;
▪ discussions on the safe return of displaced residents of Yenga.
Background on the dispute:
The Yenga border issue dates back to 2001, when Guinea intervened in Sierra Leone's civil war. Despite later agreements recognizing Sierra Leone's sovereignty, Guinean forces never fully withdrew. Tensions flared again in April 2025, when Guinean troops re-entered Yenga, reportedly seeking control over gold and diamond concessions in the area.
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