The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile was opened last year. Reuters

Egypt erupts in fury over Ethiopia's plans for three more Nile dams

Cairo says it will not tolerate Ethiopian control of upstream river waters, hinting at possible military action

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Israel condemned for obstructing peace effort in Gaza

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Archaeologists may have found Egypt’s lost city of Masn

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Salah debuts as substitute during 'sad and difficult' draw for Trabzonspor

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How the grisly trade in mummified body parts has created a modern 'mummy’s curse'

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Egypt considering issues around joining regional defence pact

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Helium cylinder explosion in Cairo mall kills three

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A vehicle carrying the bodies of victims leaves a hospital in Ismailia after the road accident in Egypt. Reuters

Egypt's latest road tragedy fuels outcry over child labour

Eighteen people, mostly young farm workers, killed and 30 others injured in crash near Ismailia

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Worker killed and five injured in rockfall at Egypt's Sukari gold mine

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Al Burhan army's goal to defeat RSF this year too ambitious, experts say

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Cairo's monorail is up and running - but will it prove to be $4.5bn well spent?

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Why Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor: It's cold, hard football economics

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'I am here to win': Salah given hero's welcome by Trabzonspor

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Egyptians try to make sense of Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor

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Trabzonspor's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures during his signing cerenomy at the Papara Park Stadium in Trabzon on August 6, 2026. Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on August 6, 2026 signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. (Photo by Nurgul GUNAYDIN / AFP)
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Why Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor: It's cold, hard football economics

Many were shocked to see a global superstar end up at the fourth biggest club in Turkey, but ultimately the market dictated his destination

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'I am here to win': Salah given hero's welcome by Trabzonspor

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Egyptians try to make sense of Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor

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US envoy rejects claims of 'secret' Eritrea deal

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