Media personality Nima Elbagir is the daughter of Ahmed Abdullah Elbagir, a journalist, who faced imprisonment before she was born.
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Her mother, Ibtisam Affan, is Sudan’s inaugural publisher.
Elbagir is currently married to Mark Brit.
Nima Elbagir Sister
Elbagir’s sister, Yousra, also works as a journalist.
Nima Elbagir Baby
Elbagir has a son named Ali.
Nima Elbagir Height
Elbagir is 5 ft 10 inches tall.
Nima Elbagir Email
Elbagir’s personal email is not available to the public.
Nima Elbagir Twitter
Elbagir is on Twitter @Nima Elbagir
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.
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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