A growing belief amongst Africans and African Americans is that yoga originated in Africa, and more specifically Egypt, according to Face2Face Africa. The theories are largely based on 10,000 year-old hieroglyphics depicting what is known as Kemetic Yoga, which predates the 5,000-year-old tradition.

Also worth a quick skim this morning:

  • End censorship of news sites: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Egyptian authorities to ensure the public is able to access all news sites.
  • The Egyptian sumo wrestler known as Osunaarashi is being accused of causing an accident while driving without license, sources told The Japan News.
  • Walt Curnow reviews Mosireen’s efforts to document and archive the events of the 2011 and 2013 uprisings in Egypt for Al-Monitor.
  • “_Mohamed Salah has provided a massive boost to Liverpool fans' hopes of him sticking around for the long haul” when he said he was a lifelong fan, says Pundit Arena and 90mins.
  • Archaeologists uncovered an Ancient Egyptian bakery and beer brewery in Upper Egypt, according to The Daily Mail.
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