In the second edition of the “Under the Microscope” series, we highlight how disinformation campaigns targeted Sudanese refugees in Egypt by mixing real and fabricated reports. Social media contributed to amplifying fear, hostility, and confusion, to the point that it became difficult to distinguish between fact and rumor.

This essay by Ngina Mualuko reflects on the role of clan stories and oral traditions in shaping identity in East Africa. Through the origin story of the Amũũnda clan and comparisons with the Luo Kakia narrative, it shows how memory, land, and lineage carry cultural values across generations. In a time of urbanization, political polarization, and digital culture, the piece argues that preserving these stories is essential for maintaining cultural continuity and understanding identity beyond division. Read the full article here: andariya.com/post/how-clan-s… #Africa #CulturalContinuity #AfricanIdentity #KnowYourRoots

We wanted to end 2025 on a bright note with this video by Yabsira Getchew. It follows young Ethiopian women who are reshaping rapidly changing city landscapes through art and sound. As urban spaces modernize in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, young women step into artistic arenas where their presence has long been limited and questioned. They paint public walls, compose music rooted in passion, and claim the streets they move through, pushing back against cultural expectations that once confined them. Their creativity signals a cultural shift, showing how art and self-expression become strength, a way of navigating modernity, and a door opening new possibilities for the next generation. Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/lyi_6k0JIdo #WomenCreators #AfricanArt #WomenInArt #SelfExpression أردنا أن ننهي عام 2025 بفيديو ملهم من يابسيرا جيتشو، يتتبع فيه شابات إثيوبيات يُعدن تشكيل المدن سريعة التغيّر عبر الفن والصوت. ومع تسارع تحديث الفضاءات الحضرية في عاصمة إثيوبيا، أديس أبابا، تخطو الشابات إلى مساحات فنية لطالما كان حضورهن فيها محدوداً ومحلّ تساؤل. يرسمن على الجدران العامة، ويؤلفن موسيقى نابعة من شغفهن، ويسيطرن على الشوارع التي يمشين فيها، متحدياتٍ التوقعات الثقافية التي قيّدتهن طويلاً. إبداعهن يشير إلى تحوّل ثقافي، ويُظهر كيف يصبح الفن والتعبير عن الذات مصدر قوة، ووسيلة للتكيف مع الحداثة، وباباً يفتح أفاقاً جديدة للأجيال القادمة. شاهدوا الفيديو كاملاً على يوتيوب: youtu.be/lyi_6k0JIdo #صانعات_الإبداع #الفن_الأفريقي #المرأة_في_الفن #التعبير_عن_الذات

As the Marburg virus spreads in Ethiopia, neighboring countries like Sudan face potential risks. #MarburgVirus #HealthAwareness #Ethiopia

Ending this cycle requires more than individual precautions; it depends on strong community support, restored health facilities, and systemic reforms in sanitation, waste management, and disease surveillance. Without these foundations, dengue will continue to return, deepening the strain on an already fragile nation. #Sudan #DengueFever #Health_Crisis #WarInSudan

With global cases surpassing 4 million, Sudan remains among the hardest-hit countries in Africa. #Sudan #DengueFever #Health_Crisis #WarInSudan