Toxic waters of Lake Qarun devastate fishermen’s livelihoods, leaving boats idle and restaurants empty along its shores.
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Palestinians in need of advanced medical care say they’re hopeful Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt will reopen soon.
One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
Stanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egypt for third place at 2025 AFCON.
The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.
Unsettled forward Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool on Sunday, once his AFCON duty with Egypt comes to an end.
Mane scores 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play either Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday’s final.
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON’s most successful team in Wednesday’s eagerly awaited first semifinal.
The Rosetta Stone held the secrets to Ancient Egypt. Britain refuses to give it back
