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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady - BBC Africa

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:16:11 +0200

In an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women, Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Bio tells Megha Mohan about how her personal experience led her to become a staunch campaigner against child marriage.⁣ Her efforts aim to ensure children's rights are protected through effective laws.

Fatima Bio, is a progressive leader who fearlessly tackles taboo subjects and champions for human rights. She advocates for women rights and addresses gender inequality.
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She ended up seeking refuge in the UK during Sierra Leone’s civil war, and then “I got my independence and was able to fight for myself”.⁣
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But while her supporters regard her as a pioneer, Fatima Biyo's critics say she's overstepping her remit as an unelected public figure. ⁣She has courted controversy through alleged family ties to an international drug trafficker and questions about her family’s property portfolio.⁣

Mangrove loss threatens Sierra Leone's oyster harvesters

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:08 +0200

Mangrove loss threatens Sierra Leone's oyster harvesters

Along the coastline of Freetown, the gradual disappearance of mangroves directly threatens the communities that depend on oyster farming to make a living. The activity, deeply rooted in local culture and which has enabled generations of women to make a living, is now under threat .

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Sierra Leone: Arsenal’s Premier League glory sends Freetown into celebration

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:50:09 +0200

Sierra Leone: Arsenal’s Premier League glory sends Freetown into celebration

Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph is being felt far beyond north London — including on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, where devoted Gunners fans are celebrating a title many thought they might never see.

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Sierra Leone opposition raises alarm over alleged drug trafficking links

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:05 +0200

Sierra Leone opposition raises alarm over alleged drug trafficking links

The leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party has raised fresh concerns over alleged links between the country and international drug trafficking networks.

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Sierra Leone signs offshore exploration deal with Shell

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200

Sierra Leone signs offshore exploration deal with Shell

Sierra Leone is taking a new step toward unlocking its offshore energy potential with a fresh agreement involving oil giant Shell.

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Sierra Leone's Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0200

Sierra Leone's Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit

A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.

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Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:35:08 +0200

Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project

Sento, a mother of two, was serving a one-year prison sentence until a few days ago. On this International Women’s Day, her time behind bars has come to an end

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Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:25:07 +0200

Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall into the same time period this year, the faithful celebrate their holidays together, peacefully.

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Sierra Leone declares end of Mpox outbreak but survivors face discrimination

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:10:16 +0200

Sierra Leone declares end of Mpox outbreak but survivors face discrimination

After 42 days with no new cases, Sierra Leone has declared its Mpox epidemic over, with all of the country’s 16 districts in the clear. But survivors face stigmatization and discrimination.

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Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:35:09 +0200

Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection

Earlier this year, Sierra Leone’s world renowned Tacugama chimpanzee sanctuary shut down to protest the destruction of surrounding forest in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Five months later, it’s once again welcoming visitors to the sanctuary.

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Sierra Leone's ruling party declared winner of legislative polls in contested vote

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:58:51 +0200

The ruling SLPP secured 81 seats while the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) won 54. Pressure is mounting on the electoral commission to open up its conduct of the tabulation process of the elections results.

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Sierra Leone capital calm after contested election outcome

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:01:49 +0200

Many people in central Freetown said they were relieved at the peaceful atmosphere as they went about their business at the start of Muslim festival of Eid, a public holiday.

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Sierra Leone: Bio secures second term as opposition leader rejects results

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:01:48 +0200

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was re-elected to serve a second term with 56.17 percent of the vote, the head of the electoral commission said Tuesday, prompting the runner-up to "categorically reject" the result.

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Police storm Sierra Leone’s opposition HQ after elections

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:23 +0200

Video shows people taking cover from tear gas and live bullets after security forces in Sierra Leone stormed the headquarters of the main opposition party a day after national elections.

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Sierra Leone elections: Tension high as country awaits results

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:22 +0200

Security forces have fired teargas around the headquarters of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All Peoples’ Congress, in the capital, Freetown.
Party Officials called the attack unprovoked.
The incident has further heightened an already tense situation as people await the outcome of Saturday’s elections.
The opposition has warned it will not accept any attempt to alter the outcome of the poll.

Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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Sierra Leone police disperse opposition supporters as tallying continues

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:57:32 +0200

Samura Kamara, the main opponent of incumbent president Julius Maada Bio in the election, said on Twitter that bullets had been fired at his party's headquarters in the capital.

2023/06/26/sierra-leone-police-disperse-opposition-supporters-as-tallying-continues

Sierra Leone: Vote tallying underway following general election

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:57:31 +0200

Sierra Leone electoral commission began the vote counting process on Saturday evening following a mostly peaceful general election despite a late start in some polling stations, as the opposition denounced alleged irregularities

2023/06/25/sierra-leone-vote-tallying-underway-following-general-election

Sierra Leone: Incumbent Julius Maada Bio casts ballot

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:57:31 +0200

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio cast his vote in the country's general elections and urged citizens to vote.

2023/06/24/sierra-leone-incumbent-julius-maada-bio-casts-ballot

Sierra Leone: Political trailblazer Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr eyes 2nd term as Freetown mayor

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:50:46 +0200

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr became in 2018; Freetown’s first female mayor in 38 years. The member of All People's Congress party is now running for re-election. During her tenure however, she raised hackles with her style and for projects she prioritized.

2023/01/27/sierra-leone-political-trailblazer-yvonne-aki-sawyerr-eyes-2nd-term-as-freetown-mayor

Sierra Leone: Gas shortages forces taxi drivers to turn to black market

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:46:54 +0200

For several months Sierra Leone has been experiencing regular gas shortages, creating long queues at petrol stations. Since March, the government has limited the price per litre, now fixed at 21 Leones (1.14 USD), which is almost double from the previous year.

2022/12/05/sierra-leone-gas-shortages-forces-taxi-drivers-to-turn-to-black-market