Local Government Minister Francis Sakila NyumalinMonrovia – Local Government Minister-designate Francis Sakila Nyumalin has strongly denied allegations linking him to the ongoing Sorlumba border dispute between Liberia and Guinea, challenging authorities to investigate and prosecute him if found culpable. Rising Border TensionsThe situation has heightened concerns among residents in communities near the Makona River, particularly in the Sorlumba Clan area, where recent confrontations have been reported. Nyumalin Rejects AllegationsIn response, Nyumalin, in his confirmation hearing, dismissed the claims as baseless, insisting that he has no involvement in illegal mining activities. Denies Illegal Mining ClaimsNyumalin further distanced himself from the allegations, noting that sand mining along the Makona River predates his lifetime and is not a recent development. What I do know is that for over 100 years—even before I was born—the people of Foya have mined sand in the Makona River.

Source: Front Page Africa March 25, 2026 06:13 UTC