Reports
Analytical reports about the media and its various tools
RSF Commander ‘Abu Lulu’ on TikTok: Glorifying Atrocities in Sudan
Introduction In the aftermath of the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) takeover of Al-Fashir, Darfur’s humanitarian catastrophe has escalated into one of the darkest chapters of
Military Deception in War: How Civilians’ Use of Military Terminology Distorts the Reality of What Is Happening in the Field
This report was originally published in Arabic on December 12, 2024. Introduction: Sudan has witnessed a series of conflicts over the past decades, but the
Blood Ingots: How Sudan’s Gold is Smuggled to Fund Its Brutal War
This report was originally published in Arabic on May 18, 2025. At the Chadian border, intermediaries, brokers and companies receive the gold smuggled from the
civilians and governments on the losing end as gold smuggling booms in Africa
Billions of dollars in gold are being smuggled out of distressed parts of Africa, as record demand drives production and lax regulatory frameworks encourage cross-border
Open Source Investigation: Bombardment of the Central Market in South Khartoum
Since the conflict erupted in Khartoum in mid-April 2023, the lives of Sudanese civilians have been profoundly affected. The conflict has led to a significant
«The Irregular migration markets».. How does Facebook facilitate the work of smugglers?
Every year, thousands of people escape war, poverty, and climate change, embarking on dangerous journeys across Africa’s deserts to reach the northern coast. Many attempt
A year of information warfare between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces
Throughout a year-long conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, a relentless media war rages on as well, especially on social
Artificial Intelligence: A New Chapter in the War of Misinformation in the Sudanese Digital Space
Amid the ongoing war in Sudan since mid-April between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, there have been conflicting stories about the
How does a network promoting the UAE’s interests on Twitter aim to shape public opinion in African and Arab countries?
Social media is primarily intended to provide a platform for the free expression of opinions. However, governments can also use it to propagate political propaganda