Hamza Hendawi

Cairo's drive to remove existential threat posed by Ethiopian dam is no longer the only issue in the region

A dozen other figures linked to the paramilitary group also given death sentence, passed in absentia, reducing chances of talks to end civil war

A destination beloved of King Farouq and Umm Kulthum in a previous life now heaves with holidaymakers and hawkers fighting over the best spots

Power cut blankets army-held city as UN orders urgent inquiry into alleged abuse

Step paves way for technocratic committee established by UN to rule enclave

In emphatic address, President speaks of Egypt's progress since 2011 uprising

Experts say growing reliance on drones is allowing warring sides to preserve dwindling manpower

New proposal to be discussed with Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Egypt this week

Kamil Idris has been criticised by pro-army figures amid reports that he is to be replaced

RSF surrounds Al Obeid and uses same tactics that preceded fall of El Fasher, residents tell The National

Authorities seize arms, ammunition and cash in major operation in south

The Pharaohs' boss is Egypt's all-time top scorer who has now played and managed in two World Cups 36 years apart

Pakistan and Qatar praised for roles in mediating June 18 agreement

Operation began on Tuesday in south-eastern desert and mountains, security officials said

Battle over city in North Kordofan region follows string of setbacks for Sudanese army in Darfur