Egypt has announced the discovery of a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert, along with another significant find at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site near Alexandria. The discoveries include seven surface limestone-built tombs, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Former President Donald Trump announced that repairs to the algae-affected Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. will commence immediately. This decision follows a multi-million dollar renovation that has left the landmark with issues such as peeling paint and algae growth. Trump attributed some of the damage to vandalism.

According to The Conversation Africa, archaeological findings and DNA analysis are challenging long-held narratives about ancient Mediterranean history, which have predominantly focused on major civilizations like Greece, Rome, and Egypt. The research indicates that North West Africa, particularly Morocco, had significant communities long before the arrival of Phoenician traders around 3,000 years ago, suggesting a more complex historical landscape than previously understood.

President Donald Trump announced that six individuals have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has become a contentious site amid his administration's $14 million rehabilitation project. In a social media post, Trump alleged that there was a "350 foot gash" in the paint, although he provided no supporting evidence for this claim.

The Trump administration has decided not to seek new bids for the repair of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as stated by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. This announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the project and the use of taxpayer funds. Burgum, echoing President Trump, expressed confidence that vandalism was responsible for the damage to the historic site.

Egypt has inaugurated 'The Octagon', a 22,000-acre military complex that surpasses the size of the US Pentagon. The facility consists of eight octagonal buildings, each symbolizing a branch of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Security experts suggest that this significant defense investment could influence military strategies across Africa, including in Uganda, according to Watchdog Uganda.