About Jamal Osman
Born 1970. Jamal Osman is a Somali journalist.
Jamal Osman (, ) is a Somali-born British journalist, filmmaker and broadcast reporter. He has produced and reported for Channel 4, The Guardian and Al-Jazeera English, and specializes on stories pertaining to Africa.
Awards
RTS Independent Award 2012 One World Media Award 2012, Journalist of the Year Amnesty International Media Awards 2010, Gaby Rado Memorial Award Foreign Press Association Awards 2009, News Story of the Year Kingston University News Reporter of the Year 2009 Royal Television Society Award 2010, RTS Independent Award Amnesty International Media Awards 2009, shortlisted Rory Peck Impact Award 2009
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jamal Osman?
Somali journalist and broadcast reporter
When was Jamal Osman born?
Jamal Osman was born in 1970 in Kismayo.
What is Jamal Osman's occupation?
Jamal Osman is a journalist.
What nationality is Jamal Osman?
Jamal Osman is Somali.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jamal Osman (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jamal Osman. https://biography.guide/jamal-osman/
MLA: "Jamal Osman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jamal-osman/.
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