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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

Posted on May 13, 2025

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

Posted on March 6, 2025

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

Posted on January 5, 2025

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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

Posted on December 29, 2024

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

Posted on December 10, 2024

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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 →

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Julius Bio Enjoys Undeserved Praise for Privately-Owned Iron Rod Factory in Sierra Leone

Posted on November 26, 2024

by Fatima Babih, EdD On November 23, 2024, the illegitimate president of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio (Bio) launched Sierra Leone’s first iron rod manufacturing factory in Songo, a village in Port Loko District, northern Sierra Leone. This event has … Continue reading →

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