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Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a 2,200-year-old circular temple at Tell el-Farama (Pelusium) with a central basin and an extensive water network connected directly to the Nile, suggesting river-centered rituals; the site shows Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences and was in use from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, prompting reinterpretation from a civic building to a sacred water installation.
The conflict in Sudan is causing concern for its neighbours due to shared Nile waters, oil pipelines, and the potential for a new humanitarian crisis. Five of Sudan's seven neighbours have faced political upheaval or conflict themselves in recent years. The fighting in Khartoum has derailed an internationally backed plan for a transition to civilian rule after the 2019 removal of Omar al-Bashir. The conflict pits General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. World powers such as Russia and the United States are also concerned about the situation.