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Yousra Elbagir

Africa correspondent and journalist originally from Sudan, with extensive reporting experience covering Sudanese politics, conflict and humanitarian crises.

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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 33min

Elon Musk’s DOGE Dorks Gut USAID

Yousra Elbagir, a Sky News Africa Correspondent, shares insights on the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on the M23 rebel group's control over mining resources. She discusses the humanitarian crisis connected to the conflict and the underlying geopolitical motives, including Rwanda's involvement. The conversation also critiques the stark contrast between international condemnation of violence in Africa and ongoing exploitation by foreign entities, reflecting on historical injustices and growing anti-Western sentiments.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 16min

Why are South African HIV clinics closing because of Trump?

Yousra Elbagir, Sky's Africa correspondent reporting from Johannesburg, sheds light on the recent funding cuts to USAID and their critical impact on South African HIV clinics. As these life-saving facilities face closure, millions are left vulnerable without access to essential HIV medications. The discussion reveals the shock and despair among South Africans towards U.S. policies, particularly in light of Trump's decisions, while questioning the long-term implications for American influence and the region's health crisis.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 19min

Why is Sudan still at war?

Join Yousra Elbagir, a Sudanese journalist and Africa correspondent, as she offers a deep dive into the ongoing war in Sudan. She discusses the brutal conflict between the military and the RSF, fueled by a struggle for resources like gold and uranium. Yousra explores the devastating humanitarian crisis, the risk of Sudan becoming a failed state, and the intricate foreign influences at play. With personal insights from her connection to the region, she paints a poignant picture of a nation in turmoil, grappling with exhaustion and fleeting hopes.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 13min

Sudan's war: Is it a genocide?

Joining the discussion is Yousra Elbagir, Sudan-born Africa correspondent for Sky News, known for her powerful on-the-ground reporting. She reveals horrifying details about the Rapid Support Forces' recent capture of Al Fashir, highlighting mass atrocities and the dire humanitarian situation. Yousra discusses satellite evidence suggesting genocide, compares the current crisis to past atrocities in Rwanda, and stresses the limitations of international response. Her personal connection to the conflict underscores the resilience of affected communities amidst chaos.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 16min

'Defiled and looted' - returning home during the Sudan war

Yousra Elbagir, Africa correspondent for Sky News and a native of Khartoum, shares her harrowing journey back to her childhood home amidst the ongoing Sudanese civil war. She recounts the emotional impact of seeing her familiar space ransacked, confronting loss and grief on a personal and communal level. The discussion delves into the intense power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF, while also highlighting the resilience and hope demonstrated by communities through grassroots initiatives amid chaos.

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