Javier Jennings Mozo & Alejandro Matrán

Mozo & Matrán

Alejandro Matran is a journalist, actor, and musician. He is also the founder of @thenewmidd.

Javier Jennings Mozo is an audio-visual freelance journalist based in Cairo who specializes in social issues. He has previously covered the Balkans and Spain.

Follow him on X: @javierjenningsm

Fleeing war, gendered violence follows Sudanese women to Egypt

In Sudan, many women struggled with gender-based violence even before the war, but as they fled in search of safety, they now face similar fears in Egypt

01 May, 2025

Sudanese strive for a new future in Egypt after two years of war

Sudanese refugees in Egypt are still navigating daily survival after fleeing the war in their country, often without the support of governments or aid agencies

15 April, 2025

Displaced Palestinians and Sudanese reflect on Ramadan in Cairo

This Ramadan, displaced Sudanese and Palestinians in Cairo embrace the holy month as a time to reflect and support one another through shared experiences

24 March, 2025

New paths for Sudanese artists in Cairo’s evolving music scene

Displaced by war, Sudanese artists are finding new opportunities to thrive, collaborate, and make their mark in Egypt’s rapidly evolving music scene

28 February, 2025

Empowered communities lead post-IS reconstruction in Mosul

Stepping foot in Mosul's vibrant fish market, resilience blossoms amidst the echoes of conflict, signalling the revival of community spirit post-IS.

11 June, 2024