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When a Woman Speaks Truth to Power: Misogyny Behind Attacks on Me for Criticizing Sierra Leone’s First Lady

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Fatima Babih, EdD As I continue to be vocal about the corruption and unchecked power of Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Jabbie Bio, the attacks against me have unveiled a deeper malady in Sierra Leonean society. It’s not just a … Continue reading

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Fatima Bio’s False Claims Against Koidu Holdings Exposed: The Conversation That Pulled Back the Curtain

Fatima Babih, EdD As Koidu Holdings suspends operations and over 900 workers remain jobless, the recent audio leak has significantly altered the public’s understanding of Fatima Bio’s so-called fight for justice. The people of Kono are now seeing through the … Continue reading

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“Judge Me or Join Me”: Fatima Bio Paves a Path to Power at the Expense of Sierra Leone’s Peace and Security

by Fatima Babih, EdD Judge me or join me. These are among the chilling words recently uttered by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Jabbie Bio, in a video message in which she also said she was ready to give her … Continue reading

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OPEN LETTER: Justice Buried in Kono — How Politics Cripples the Fight for Workers’ Rights

To: Dear Stakeholders: This is a call for transparency, justice, and genuine intent in the Koidu Holdings Workers’ dispute. The unfolding situation surrounding the urgent labor dispute at Koidu Holdings has not only gripped the attention of Sierra Leoneans worldwide … Continue reading

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Fatima Bio Is Not Fighting for Sierra Leoneans: She’s Fighting for Power and Wealth

by Fatima Babih, EdD Sierra Leoneans, it’s time to engage in critical thinking, open our eyes, and look beyond Fatima Jabbie Bio’s staged dramas and emotional performances. Let’s not be passive observers, but active participants in our country’s future. Fatima … Continue reading

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Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Bio’s Dangerous Precedent Undermining the Rule of Law: The Illegality of the Koidu Holdings Strike

An analysis of how Sierra Leone’s rule of law was compromised when political influence trumped the legal process Fatima Babih, EdD In March 2025, Sierra Leone witnessed a troubling event that threatens the very foundation of its democracy and economic … Continue reading

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Sierra Leone “First Lady” Fatima Bio Refers to Her Husband’s Cabinet Members as “Dogs:” Weaponizing the People’s Plight for Power

By Fatima Babih, EdD The headline of a Tabloid paper in Sierra Leone, the “Awareness Times,” which is controlled by none other than “First Lady,” Fatima Bio’s hired mouthpiece, reads: “First Lady Bio Exposes Dogs in the Cabinet.” This headline … Continue reading

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The Arrest of Hawa Hunt: A Threat to Sierra Leone’s Democracy and Human Rights

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By Fatima Babih, EdD In a democratic society, freedom of expression is a cornerstone of justice, equality, and human dignity. Yet in Sierra Leone, the recent arrest of Hawa Hunt, a Sierra Leonean national and Canadian citizen, for allegedly insulting … Continue reading

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The Arrest of Hawa Hunt: Julius & Fatima Bio’s Tyrannical Crackdown on Critics

The name Hawa Hunt is trending across Sierra Leone’s social media for deeply troubling reasons. A young Sierra Leonean residing in Canada, Hawa was arrested on camera while participating in the “House of Stars” reality show in Freetown. Her arrest … Continue reading

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Julius Bio Government Official Threatens Female Opposition Leader: The Dark Reality of Gender-Based Political Violence in Sierra Leone

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By Fatima Babih, EdD The scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and cyberbullying against women in Sierra Leone took a sinister turn recently when a message laden with threats of physical harm surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The … Continue reading