Bastien Massa
Bastien Massa is a freelance journalist based in Cairo, covering the Middle East and East Africa since 2021, with a particular focus on Sudan. He began his career along the Nile, reporting on environmental, social and cultural issues within riverine communities amid rising regional tensions. In addition to his field reporting, he has co-directed documentaries exploring the links between music, society and politics in Egypt and Sudan.
Latest from Bastien Massa
In Post-Assad Syria, the Legacy of a Narco-State Lingers
Over four months after the fall of Assad, Syria is still struggling with the pervasive Captagon trade. Despite the new authorities vowing to dismantle drug networks, the illicit business continues, fueled by economic hardship and lingering connections from the previous regime.