Yenga: What ECOWAS Delegation Did After Arrival in Sierra Leone

The ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja launched a fact-finding and assessment mission on Friday, August 29, 2025, to address the longstanding border dispute concerning Yenga, a village in Sierra Leone’s Kailahun District. The mission was led by Hon. Morie Lengor, Minister of Internal Affairs of Sierra Leone, and included representatives from various government and regional stakeholders, including the Mano River Union and the RSL Armed Forces.

Starting in Freetown, the mission engaged with key government entities like the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and the Office of National Security before continuing to Kenema and then Koindu in Kailahun District. Upon arrival, Hon. Lengor welcomed the ECOWAS team, outlining the mission’s objectives and urging residents to cooperate fully. He reassured displaced communities of the government’s commitment to resolving the Yenga issue through diplomatic means.

H. C. Mohamadou Njie, representing the ECOWAS Ambassadors, clarified that while the mission focuses on the Sierra Leonean side, it is intended to address issues related to both Sierra Leone and Guinea. He noted that Sierra Leone responded positively to engagement, while Guinea requested additional time for discussion.