Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates with Emam Ashour after scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match against Benin. EPA

Afcon 2025: Salah hails Egypt's home-grown heroes ahead of Senegal semi-final

Almost entire Pharaohs squad play in Egyptian league while tournament's other last-four opponents rely on players from across top clubs of the world

Football

Palestinian factions expected to finalise Gaza committee

MENA

Egypt signs renewable energy deals worth $1.8 billion

Energy

Salah steers Egypt into last four after Afcon thriller against Ivory Coast

Football

Afcon last dance looms for superstar trio Mahrez, Mane and Salah

Football

Pressure on Afcon hosts Morocco, Mahrez still key, Salah plays down chances

Football

Egypt to export gas and petroleum products to Syria

Energy
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Egypt's third goal to secure an extra-time win over Benin. Reuters

Salah says Egypt 'not favourites' to win Afcon after hard-fought win over Benin

Pharaohs need extra time to see off Benin and set up a last-eight showdown against either defending champions Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso

Football

Hamza Ismail, the Bedouin kiteboarder lifting Egypt on to the world stage

Lifestyle

Egypt's military increasing support to Lebanon’s army, sources say

MENA

UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

UAE

Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight

MENA

Egypt finalises deal to develop Djibouti's port in bid to pressure Ethiopia over Nile dam

MENA

UK orders urgent inquiry into British-Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' tweets

UK
Sudanese army cadets prepare to march after completing their training in the capital Khartoum. AFP

Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight

Stricken nation is at risk of breaking up, as civilians face hunger and violence

MENA

Egypt finalises deal to develop Djibouti's port in bid to pressure Ethiopia over Nile dam

MENA

UK orders urgent inquiry into British-Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' tweets

UK

Afcon 2025: Hakimi returns, Salah rested as Morocco and Egypt advance to last-16

Football

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