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Egypt

The Sudanese Armed Forces have made gains in recent weeks. Reuters

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

Sudanese paramilitary group remains deeply entrenched despite army's capture of key city and major road

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

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

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

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

US envoy rejects claims of 'secret' Eritrea deal

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