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NEWS BULLETIN: Edwina Jamiru Breaks Silence in New Video Calling for Closure

by Fatima Babih, EdD Freetown, Sierra Leone – Edwina Jamiru, the young woman whose detention sparked national and international concern over freedom of expression and arbitrary arrest, has released a new video message on TikTok addressing the people of Sierra … Continue reading

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When Justice Depends on Who You Know: The Danger of Elitist Responses to Rape in Sierra Leone

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by Fatima Babih, EdD In recent days, Sierra Leoneans have seen two rape cases on social media, one involving an officer in the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (Army Officer), and the other, the successful conviction of a man … Continue reading

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Fatima Bio’s Power Grab Destroys Democracy in Sierra Leone: Weaponization of the Anti-Corruption Commission

by Fatima Babih, EdD When the institution meant to fight corruption becomes the weapon of the corrupt, democracy dies. In Sierra Leone, that weapon is now firmly in the hands of the most corrupt and destructive First Lady in West … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic Education: A Call for Justice and Dignity for the 45-year-old woman WASSCE Candidate

Dear Mr. Minister, Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. It should never be used as a weapon against those who seek it most desperately (Nelson Mandela) Today, I write to you not just … Continue reading

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From Survivor of War to Global Peacekeeper: Why Every Sierra Leonean Girl Should Know Zainab Mbalu Gbla

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by Fatima Babih, EdD In a world still haunted by the ghosts of war and fractured by fear, a woman from Sierra Leone or Lion Mountain rises. Her life and work embody the transformative power of resilience, compassion, and purpose. … Continue reading

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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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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’s First Lady Fatima Bio Responds to Octea: A Weak Defense That May Deepen Her Legal Liability

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by Fatima Babih, EdD On May 13, 2025, a team of lawyers for Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Jabbie Bio (Mrs. Bio), issued a strongly worded response to the May 6, 2025, Notice of Intended Legal Action served by Octea … Continue reading

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When Hunger for Power Becomes Poison for a Nation: A Mining Company’s Push Back Against Fatima Bio’s Dangerous Interferences

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by Fatima Babih, EdD In our previous post, we unpacked First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s reckless political performance in Koidu Town, where she imposed herself on a workers’ protest against Koidu Holdings Limited, accusing the mining company of labor rights … Continue reading