Yousra Elbagir Named “Television Journalist of the Year 2026” in London, Dedicates Win to Sudan

London – Nile Post

The British capital, specifically the Hilton Park Lane Hotel on March 4th, witnessed a night celebrating the resilience of Sudanese journalism. Correspondent Yousra Elbagir was awarded the prestigious Royal Television Society (RTS) award for “Television Journalist of the Year 2026.” This honor is not merely an addition to an illustrious career but a tribute to the stories of the Sudanese people that Yousra conveyed with honesty and bravery from the heart of the suffering.

A Legacy of Courage: The Elbagir Sisters at the Forefront This achievement is a testament to a media family deeply rooted in professionalism. Yousra is the sister of international journalist Nima Elbagir, who previously won the same award in 2020. This succession on international podiums makes the “Elbagir family” a unique model in global media, as both sisters have successfully brought African and Sudanese human narratives to major world screens like Sky News and CNN.

“A Victory for Sudan” from the Heart of the Siege In a brief but emotionally charged speech, Yousra dedicated this award to Sudan. She emphasized that her motivation was not just professional but deeply personal, stemming from her bitter experience during the siege of Khartoum and witnessing the destruction of her family home. This personal background transformed her reports from mere “news” into “human documents” that revealed to the world the dimensions of displacement and humanitarian collapse in her country.

International Acclaim and Professional Recognition Beyond the applause, Jonathan Levy, Executive Director of Sky News, praised Yousra’s bravery as the “essence of true journalism.” The network’s pride in Yousra is, in fact, a recognition of the Sudanese journalist’s ability to compete at the highest professional levels and champion the truth despite the harshest conditions.