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Nile

The enigmatic journey of cranes: Nature's majestic messengers and their struggle for survival

South Africa

The enigmatic journey of cranes: Nature's majestic messengers and their struggle for survival

By Don Pinnock

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn — the risk of new proxy wars is high

Africa

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn — the risk of new proxy wars is high

By Endalcachew Bayeh

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam generates grand hostility with Egypt

Africa

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam generates grand hostility with Egypt

By Peter Fabricius

Wealth of wanderlust: The disastrous expeditions of Alexine Tinné

Magazine

Wealth of wanderlust: The disastrous expeditions of Alexine Tinné

By Don Pinnock

Egypt confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus on Nile cruise ship

Africa

Egypt confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus on Nile cruise ship

By Reuters

At least 44 dead in Tanzania as ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria

Africa

At least 44 dead in Tanzania as ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria

By AFP

ISS Today: Will Egypt-Ethiopia-Sudan diplomacy placate other Nile countries?

Africa

ISS Today: Will Egypt-Ethiopia-Sudan diplomacy placate other Nile countries?

By ISS Today

ISS Today: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam a threat to downstream Nile states, including Egypt

Africa

ISS Today: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam a threat to downstream Nile states, including Egypt

By ISS Today

Sudan needs a hero – but is Thabo Mbeki really it?

Africa

Sudan needs a hero – but is Thabo Mbeki really it?

By Simon Allison

Analysis: Why Ethiopia and Egypt aren’t fighting a water war

Africa

Analysis: Why Ethiopia and Egypt aren’t fighting a water war

By Simon Allison

Fugard’s daughter: Lara Foot finds a universe in a small story

Maverick Life

Fugard’s daughter: Lara Foot finds a universe in a small story

By Marianne Thamm

Sudan defuses tensions with Ethiopian dam endorsement

Africa

Sudan defuses tensions with Ethiopian dam endorsement

By Simon Allison