Description: (Journalist)
Omnia Shawkat is a Sudanese journalist and cross-cultural curator known for her work in East Africa. She is the co-founder and manager of the online platform Andariya, which covers countries in East Africa and the Horn of Africa. Since 2015, she has been active in networking for online media and cultural journalism in the region. Shawkat is recognized for her articles on women's rights, women's involvement in society and media, and the importance of digital media for civic engagement, particularly in the context of the Sudanese revolution.