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Egypt

The aftermath of the train crash in Giza, in which seven people were killed and more than 120 injured. EPA

Egypt detains rail staff as inquiry unearths safety failures before deadly crash

Prosecutors order wider review of operations and previous accidents as investigation continues

Egypt makes Muslim Brotherhood’s terrorist listing permanent

Egypt's transport minister urged to resign after seven killed in train crash

Egypt's El Sisi orders new emergency agency to build up strategic reserves

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Sudanese gather at the site of the strike on a northern mining area. AFP

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