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“Protect Our Girls” Dr. Fatima Bio’s Powerful UN Appeal

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has taken her campaign against child, early and forced marriage to the international stage, using her engagement at the United Nations General Assembly to renew calls for stronger global action to protect girls and safeguard their future.

The Eyeopener Newspaper · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read

THE WORLD AWAITS DR. FATIMA BIO'S HISTORIC UN RESOLUTION TO END CHILD MARRIAGE

As the world turns its gaze to the United Nations General Assembly, all eyes are on Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone.On September 4, 2026, Dr. Bio is poised to make history by presenting a draft resolution that could establish an International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The proposal marks a pivotal moment in the global fight against a practice that robs millions of their childhood, education, and future. For Dr. Bio, this mission is deeply personal. It is a journey that began not in the halls of power, but in the life of a young girl who narrowly escaped the fate she now seeks to end for others. "Her journey from almost being married at age 10 to standing before the General Assembly is a testament to her unwavering dedication," noted a spokesperson from the Office of the First Lady. "She carries the voices of the voiceless into this historic session."

Staff Writer · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Fatima Bio Takes Child Marriage Fight to the United Nations

Sierra Leone’s campaign against child, early, and forced marriage is poised for renewed international attention on September 4, when First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. She will champion a proposed global initiative aimed at protecting girls from the practice. Dr. Bio is expected to present a draft resolution calling for the establishment of an International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. If adopted, the initiative would place Sierra Leone at the heart of a global conversation on girls’ rights, protection, and future prospects.

Musa Yayou · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Her Excellency, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio to delivers an exceptional message at United Nations General Assembly

Staff Writer · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Parliament Approves Karefa Kargbo as Finance Minister Amid High Hopes for Economic Revival

In a unanimous vote on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Parliament confirmed Karefa Ansumana Francis Kargbo as the new Minister of Finance, alongside eleven other presidential nominees. The approvals followed rigorous vetting by the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, which examined the nominees' experience, asset declarations, and policy visions .

The Eyeopener Newspaper · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 1 min read

NEW COMMISSIONER-GENERAL VOWS TO OVERHAUL REVENUE GENERATION AT PARLIAMENTARY INTERVIEW

In a high-stakes parliamentary session marked by robust scrutiny and bipartisan consensus, the newly appointed Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Mr. Abu M. Kanneh, has laid out an ambitious blueprint to transform the nation’s tax administration. The hearing, which combined approval and stringent oversight, saw lawmakers from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All People’s Congress (APC) rally behind Mr. Kanneh while issuing a clear warning: his appointment is contingent on a dramatic surge in domestic revenue mobilisation .

The Eyeopener Newspaper · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 3 min read