Yousra Elbagir is the younger sister of Nima Elbagir.
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Yousra is also a Sudanese–British journalist and writer.
About Nima Elbagir
Nima Elbagir, a distinguished Sudanese journalist, has left a great mark in international television reporting, earning accolades for her exceptional work.
Joining CNN as a London-based international correspondent, Elbagir’s career boasts numerous achievements and awards.

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In 2008, she clinched two prestigious Foreign Press Association Awards, including TV News Story of the Year and Broadcast Journalist of the Year (winner of winners). Her dedication to shedding light on human rights issues garnered nominations for esteemed awards like the Amnesty Award for Human Rights Journalism and the One World Broadcast Awards.
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Notably, in 2008, she was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year at the Royal Television Society Awards.
Acknowledging her exceptional contributions, the Royal Television Society named Elbagir Specialist Journalist of the Year in 2016, commending her determination, bravery, and deep humanity in reporting from challenging corners of the world.
Media commentator Maggie Brown drew parallels between Elbagir and CNN’s veteran Christiane Amanpour in 2016, highlighting Elbagir’s fearless reporting from Africa and the Middle East.
A significant milestone came on January 27, 2022, when Elbagir was promoted to the role of CNN’s Chief International Investigative Correspondent.


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