Liberia: CDC Raises Security Concerns Over Makona River Mining Dispute

Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 — The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has urged the Liberian government to prioritize national interest amid rising tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border linked to mining activities on the Makona River.

In a press release issued in Monrovia, the party warned that Liberia’s territorial integrity is at risk and stressed that patriotism must take precedence over private or commercial interests.

The CDC noted that Liberia and Guinea…