Later, she studied communications, specializing in audiovisual media at Institut national de l'audiovisuel in Bry-sur-Marne, France.
[3] She declared that community radio stations play a vital role in the development of Chad, but do not receive substantial support from the Chadian state.
[6] Both in her films and off the screen, Yacoub is committed to greater human rights, especially to the equality of women in Chad, which has made her a target for repression.
Her short film "Dilemme au féminin" which criticized female genital mutilation was especially controversial.
[7] The film led to strong protests in the country and a fatwa was pronounced against her due to nudity and other objectionable material.