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Yousra Elbagir

Sky''s Africa correspondent reporting from Johannesburg, providing insights into the impact of USAID funding cuts on HIV clinics.

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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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May 15, 2024 • 23min

Out of Africa – and those worried about a return

Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir discusses the deadly migrant passage from Senegal to the Canary Islands and the challenges faced by asylum seekers in the UK. The podcast sheds light on the perilous sea journey, economic motivations for migration, difficulties in tracking individuals for repatriation to Rwanda, and the government's immigration deterrent plan.