On Thursday afternoon, a significant diplomatic meeting unfolded as His Excellency Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Settled Abroad, engaged in a crucial conversation with Mr. Samuel Semah, the Business Officer from the Embassy of Liberia in Guinea. The Guinean Foreign Minister stated that his country is deeply troubled by a viral video that surfaced, depicting a Guinean woman being raped by members of the Liberian police.
In a tone that left no room for ambiguity, Minister Kouyaté condemned the actions of the Liberian police, labeling them as “inaccuracies” that must be addressed. He called upon the Liberian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, ensuring that those responsible face appropriate consequences for their loot.
In response, Mr. Semah expressed gratitude for the Minister’s candid approach, emphasizing that this incident is an isolated occurrence that the Liberian government deeply regrets. He assured the Guinean authorities that steps would be taken to address the situation swiftly and effectively. “We appreciate this brotherly dialogue with the Guinean Chief of Diplomacy,” he stated, promising to relay the Minister’s concerns to his superiors. As the two nations navigate this sensitive issue, the commitment to transparency and accountability shines through, highlighting the importance of diplomatic relations in addressing and resolving conflicts. The world watches as Guinea and Liberia work together to ensure justice prevails and that such incidents do not tarnish their shared history.
Zainab Bah, a Guinean citizen faced horrific abuse at the hands of officers from the Liberia National Police (LNP). Credible reports and disturbing video footage that emerged on social media reveal that Zainab and her baby were violently assaulted, her niqab was forcibly removed, and the video also shows officers aggressively taking the child from her and shockingly throwing the baby to the ground, resulting in serious injuries to the infant. Despite the gravity of the situation that occurred on July 22, 2025, Madam Bah was held overnight at the Gobachop Police Depot without any access to medical care or legal assistance, completely ignoring her rights and the laws of Liberia.
In November 2024, Liberia and Guinea were on the brink of war after a Guinean national, Abraham Khalil Cherif, was arrested in Liberia and extradited to Guinea without due process. Cherif is accused of recruiting former Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) rebels to overthrow the Guinean government. The Guinean government sent a team of commandos to Liberia to retrieve Cherif, sparking tensions between the two countries.
Cherif’s family claims he is a Liberian citizen and should have been tried under Liberian law. The Liberian government has assured that Cherif is alive and being held in Guinea. The incident has also highlighted the complex history between Liberia and Guinea, with both countries having experienced coups and civil wars in the past.