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Fatima Bio: From Child Bride to Sierra Leone's Trailblazing First Lady
GeneralMay 17, 2026

Fatima Bio: From Child Bride to Sierra Leone's Trailblazing First Lady

  • #Sierraleone
  • #Womenempowerment
  • #Firstladies
  • #Childmarriage
  • #Socialjustice

In an exclusive interview, Fatima Bio shares her remarkable journey from escaping child marriage to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady, shaping policies for women's rights and facing unprecedented challenges in her role.

By Daniel Carter, Senior Business Correspondent

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