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Egypt notified that Ethiopia has resumed filling of giant dam
Momen Saeed Atallah, Omar Fahmy and Nafisa Eltahir 6 Jul 2021











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Construction & EngineeringSenegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques
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Construction & EngineeringSuez Canal starts dredging work to extend double lane
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Construction & EngineeringHow women are locked out of Nigeria's construction industry
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