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A journey down Egypt's Red Sea coast to find Sufi saints and a mystical lyre

A journey down Egypt's Red Sea coast to find Sufi saints and a mystical lyre Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/09/2026 - 10:44 El-Quseir once welcomed explorers, warriors and Hajj pilgrims, but today its bypassed in favor of bigger Red Sea resorts El-Quseir is filled with crumbling Ottoman-era houses with protruding wooden balconies (MEE/Sean Mathews) Off El-Quseir is pitch black at night. The…

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El Niño warning: Why parts of Kenya could face floods while others experience dry spells

Kenya could experience a contrasting pattern of extreme weather in the coming weeks, with some areas facing heavy rainfall and flooding while others endure prolonged dry spells, despite forecasts…

  • Parts of Kenya may face flooding while others experience drought during October-December season.
  • El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole drive contrasting rainfall patterns in East Africa.
  • Nairobi and other counties expected to receive above-average rainfall this year.

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