About

Yussuf.net is run by Farah Yussuf,  a media and communications specialist with over a decade and a half of experience in the media landscape.
He honed my skills at the BBC, where he sifted through the noise of African media for years, translating headlines into insights.
His role as a Communications Officer at the Star Media Development Center further enriched his expertise in crafting compelling narratives and connecting with audiences.
Farah has also worked for the Nairobi-based, Somali-language radio station Star FM, where he orchestrated the chaos of live radio, turning simple news segments into audio masterpieces and delivering engaging content across platforms.
Holding degrees in journalism and communication, Farah brings a multicultural perspective to his work.
He is fluent in Somali and Swahili and has a basic knowledge of Arabic.

What did they say

“Farah has been a very reliable person in the areas of accuracy and translation from Somali to English and timelines. Farah is a good team player and relates well with others. In addition to that, he has excellent communication skills” – Horn of Africa Media Research Center
“Thank you for your excellent shift-leading and copy editing. You have continued to demonstrate leadership” – the BBC
“Many thanks for all that you have contributed this past year, ensuring the accuracy of news reports, encouraging others in their work, for phenomenal subbing and shift leadership. You are also one of the backbones of the weekend coverage. We know we can rely on you” – the BBC

Portfolio

Senegal bans protests by Ousmane Sonko’s supporters
The Gambia prepares for first post-Jammeh election
African Muslims to observe second Ramadan in pandemic
Somali singer Khadija Abdullahi Daleys dies at 81
Somaliland soldiers defect to Puntland
Somali leader infected with Covid after first trip abroad
Somaliland journalists jailed ‘for publishing propaganda’
Why is it so hard to hold elections in Somalia?