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tldr: Addis Ababa lifted a ban on farmer landholding certificates, effective August 14, 2018 E.C., after it caused governance issues and complaints, allowing transfers previously restricted.

The Addis Ababa City Administration Land Development and Administration Bureau announced the lifting of the ban it had imposed on the landholding certificate service provided for farmer holdings. The bureau indicated in a directive it sent to all its work sectors and sub-city land development and administration offices that a ban had previously been imposed on landholding certificates issued for farmer holdings, preventing them from being transferred or circulated to third parties. It was stated that this ban was imposed based on a directive aimed at protecting farmers from economic and social crises and ensuring their land tenure security. However, the bureau pointed out that during the period the ban was in place, gaps in good governance were observed, and complaints and grievances were submitted by landholders. To resolve these good governance problems and respond to the complaints, the bureau decided to lift the ban starting from August 14, 2018 E.C. Therefore, the bureau gave a strict warning to the relevant bodies to carry out the work with great care and discipline. The Addis Ababa City Administration Land Development and Administration Bureau had imposed the ban on landholding certificates for residential, business, and agricultural use issued to farmers starting from January 5, 2018 E.C. Tikvah Ethiopia August 20, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107614

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tldr: Ethiopia's overall inflation hit 15.3% in July 2018 E.C., with food and non-alcoholic beverages up 15.7%, notably sugar by 39.4%.

The Ethiopian Statistics Service announced that the overall inflation rate for the month of July increased to 15.3 percent. The report indicated that sugar prices alone increased by over 39 percent. According to the monthly inflation data released by the Ethiopian Statistics Service, the overall inflation recorded in July 2018 E.C. reached 15.3 percent, showing a significant increase compared to previous months. This also shows a noticeable difference when compared to the same month last year, July 2017 E.C. (13.7 percent). According to the report released by the service, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 15.7 percent, with the main contributors being: Meat by 21.6%, Sugar by 39.4%, Oil by 20.34%, Fruits by 19.2%, Dairy products and eggs by 18.9%, and Vegetables by 13.6%. According to the report, sugar prices alone showed the highest increase of 39 percent. The inflation of non-food items also reached 14.8 percent in July. Among these: Restaurants, hotels, and transport by 15.6 percent, Alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 16.0 percent, Other goods and services increased by 19.3%, while communication alone showed a relatively low increase of 8.0 percent. The institution's June 2018 E.C. report indicated that the overall inflation had reached 13.9 percent, which was at the same level as the same month last year, June 2017 E.C. (13.9%). Prior to that, the overall inflation recorded in May 2018 E.C. was 13.4 percent, which showed some improvement compared to the same month last year, May 2017 E.C. (14.4%). The institution's three-month report shows that the overall inflation rate increased by 1.9 percentage points from May to July alone, rising from 13.4 percent to 15.3% in July. Tikvah Ethiopia noted from the institution's report that the price of non-food items and services, in particular, showed a significant increase, rising from 12.2 percent to 14.8 percent. Tikvah Ethiopia August 20, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107613

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tldr: Addis Ababa inaugurated the 3 billion Birr New Life Medical Complex, aiming to become a health tourism hub and reduce the $700 million Ethiopians spend annually on overseas medical treatment.

The massive medical center "New Life Medical Complex", built at a cost of 3 billion Birr and set to make Addis Ababa a health tourism hub in East Africa, was inaugurated by Mayor Adanech Abiebie and began operations.Annually, over 10,000 Ethiopians used to travel abroad for advanced medical treatment, resulting in foreign currency expenditure of up to 700 million US dollars. Now, however, a great national project that significantly reduces this foreign currency burden and medical hardship has been realized in Addis Ababa.This 13-story modern medical plaza, built with an investment of over 3 billion Birr, is a facility that houses over 110 medical beds and 8 advanced surgical operating theatres under one roof.Furthermore, this plaza will begin operations with the American-made GE brand PET-CT Scan, which is the third in East Africa, the second in our country after Lafto Specialized Hospital, and the first at a private level. Beyond this, it is equipped with a Cath Lab, a Heart-Lung machine for cardiac surgery, MRI, CT-Scan, and other state-of-the-art cancer, intensive care, and cardiac treatment technologies, ready to provide over 20 specialist and sub-specialist services.During the inauguration, our city administrator Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the vision of making Addis Ababa a health tourism hub will be achieved not only through government efforts but also through massive private sector investments like New Life. Therefore, the city administration will continue to strengthen its support for institutions engaged in this sector.(New Life Medical Complex) Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107608

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tldr: The Trump administration proposed canceling nearly 200,000 B1/B2 visas for asylum seekers and imposing a new $103,265 fee on H-1B visa applications, payable by employers.

#USA 🇺🇸 #VISA The Trump administration has proposed to cancel nearly 200,000 B1/B2 visas and raise the H-1B visa fee to over $103,000. The US Department of State announced that the administration of US President Donald Trump is working to cancel the visas of foreign nationals who entered the US on short-term visits (tourist) or business with B1 and B2 visas and later applied for asylum. Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that applying for asylum using a visa could be a violation of the visa's purpose and thus a reason for visa cancellation. Citing government documents, US media reported that individuals who were issued B1 and B2 visas between 2016 and 2026 and have applied for or are in the process of applying for asylum could be included in this action. The State Department stated that the visa cancellations would not happen all at once but in a continuous manner. It was reported that since the beginning of Trump's term, over 175,000 foreign nationals' visas have been canceled for various reasons. In related news, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed to impose a new fee of up to $103,265 for H-1B visa applicants. The H-1B visa is a work visa used by US companies to hire highly skilled foreign nationals, especially widely used in the technology and health sectors. The $103,265 fee is a proposed idea, not yet an approved law. If implemented, the department estimates it could generate an annual revenue of about $8.8 billion based on 85,000 H-1B quota applications per year. It was stated that the fee would be paid by the employer submitting the H-1B application, not the foreign worker. However, the proposal would not apply to quota-exempt H-1B applications, applications from some research institutions, and higher education institutions. Tikvah Ethiopia, August 20, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107605

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tldr: South Radio and Television Organization employees report unpaid July salaries and ongoing operational disruptions. They warn that budget and management problems are eroding the institution's reputation and jeopardizing public access to information.

#EmployeesVoice🔈"Every time salaries are delayed, we don't understand why the responsible body doesn't resolve the institution's issue instead of just making noise" - EmployeesJournalists and employees of the South Radio and Television Organization told Tikvah Ethiopia that their July salary has not yet been paid and the institution is facing a severe crisis.The employees have submitted their complaints, stating that for the past several months they have been experiencing:- Salary delays,- Disruptions in work assignments and logistics,- Lack of procurement and related supplies, and- Frequent broadcast interruptions.Although budget shortage is mainly cited as the primary reason for the institution's problems, leadership issues and institutional management problems are also mentioned."The institution's name and reputation, built over years, are gradually eroding," the employees stated.Journalists who wished to remain anonymous and have worked in various capacities at the institution for many years stated that repeated salary delays are leading them into multifaceted social and economic crises. They also explained that restricted field assignments and work interruptions are negatively impacting their self-confidence and harming their professional competence.Explaining the urgency of the problem, the journalists complained, "While others are preparing for August salary payments, we have not yet received our July salary; every time salaries are delayed, we don't understand why the responsible body doesn't resolve the institution's issue instead of just making noise."It was stated that if the relevant government bodies do not find a solution and a lasting remedy for the problem, the institution's broadcast quality and credibility will decline, and the public's right to access information will be further harmed.Tikvah Ethiopia repeatedly called the mobile phone of Ato Hailemariam Tesfa, Chairman of the Board of the South Radio and Television Organization, regarding the matter, but his response was not included in this report as he did not answer the calls.Tikvah EthiopiaHawassaAugust 20, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107603

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tldr: Servants of an Addis Ababa church accuse administrators of unauthorized land sale/rental and retaliation, while the chief administrator denies the sale, citing a rental process and alleging assault.

Servants' Grievance and the Response Given.Servants of the Ferenjaye Debre Medhanit Medhanealem and St. Rufael Church in the Addis Ababa Diocese came to Tikvah Ethiopia stating, "We have a grievance."Their grievance is that the church administrator and the head of the parish council office issued a tender without the knowledge of the parish council and the community of priests for a plot designated for a new church, and "sold it to an investor for 3 years."The servants stated, "The plot prepared and designated for a large church building, without discussion with the parish council and the community of priests, was sold by issuing a tender for: - a flour mill, - a business/company, - a warehouse, and for cattle rearing, through an open tender."The servants added that since the church's original location was not suitable, 500,000 Birr was spent to clear the area for a new building, and the cornerstone was laid on July 27, 2018 E.C.; the design was also prepared.They stated, "However, the church administrators, claiming 'a new church building is not needed,' divided and sold it."They added, "When we raised the question, 'How can a tender be issued without our knowledge or discussion?', 5 priests were suspended from the church, and 8 servants were imprisoned. The rest of us have been expelled from the church."The servants stated that despite repeatedly asking for development work to generate income and improve their salaries, they were told 'Do not speak.'The servants, who said 'It is a servant's duty to ask when hungry, 'I am hungry/I am in need',' indicated that they repeatedly asked for their living problems to be alleviated and for development to generate income.They complained, "Even though we requested, 'Develop for us; if you can't, then hand over your authority to the relevant body,' instead of a response, we faced imprisonment."They stated, "Since the church was established on October 27, 2015 E.C., we have been serving, being paid 1,000 to 1,500 Birr. There has been no salary increase to date. Furthermore, 84 servants have been hired, unlike any other parish. This is beyond the church's capacity. We are suffering from the high cost of living. They hire based on their own will. We are in trouble; give us a solution."They appealed, "So that the church is not sold, and the community of priests is not displaced and forced to leave the church, all relevant bodies, for the sake of the church and the community of priests, please help us."Nb. Tikvah Ethiopia has seen a document confirming that the church's parish council office issued a tender announcement for the rental of the plot for a shop, a business, and a warehouse for 3 years.What Response Was Given?Tikvah Ethiopia spoke to the church's chief administrator, Melake Selam Kesis Wolde Tsadik Nega, regarding the matter.The chief administrator, in his response, stated that the plot was not sold and that only a shop rental process was carried out.He indicated that the decision was not made privately but was carried out with the knowledge and agreement of the parish council, the diocese, the General Secretariat of the Church, the sub-city administration, and administrative bodies at various levels.Tikvah Ethiopia also asked, "We have seen the tender announcement you issued for a shop, a business, and a warehouse; what is your response?"In his response, he said, "No tender was issued, nothing was sold, we only issued the announcement for a shop."He added that the initial tender announcement issued for a business/warehouse was found to have deficiencies and received complaints, leading to its cancellation.He stated that the process would be corrected, and a second new tender announcement would be issued.Regar... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107601

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tldr: Mekdelawit Surafel, a student from Addis Ababa's Bole Super Holy Saviour School, achieved the highest score among female students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science exit exam with 569.17.

Mekdelawit Surafel achieved the highest score among female students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science exit exam, scoring 569.17. Mekdelawit Surafel is a student at Bole Super Holy Saviour School in Addis Ababa. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107596

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tldr: Mekdelawit Surafel from Addis Ababa's Super Holy Saviour School achieved the highest score among female students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science exit exam, scoring 569.17.

Mekdelawit Surafel achieved the highest score among female students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science exit exam, scoring 569.17. Mekdelawit Surafel is a student at Bole Super Holy Saviour School in Addis Ababa. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107594

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tldr: Sadem Abdulaziz achieved the highest score among male students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science exam, scoring 576.25, from Dodola Ifa Boruu Boarding School.

Sadem Abdulaziz 👏 Sadem Abdulaziz is the student who achieved the highest score among male students nationwide in the 12th-grade social science completion exam, with a top score of 576.25. Sadem is a student at Dodola Ifa Boruu Boarding School in the Oromia region. #DodolaIfaBoruuBoardingSchool #HopesOfTheNation👏 @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107592

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tldr: Our Facebook page features many students who achieved high scores in the 12th-grade national exam, aiming to inspire others.

See many students who scored high results in the 12th-grade national exam on our Facebook page. It will be an encouragement and strength for others. Link https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvN43p8Ne/ Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107590

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tldr: Robel Getachew from Lichgogo Boarding School in Hadiya achieved the second-highest national score of 590.08 in this year's 12th-grade exit examination.

#RobelGetachew👏 In this year's 12th-grade national exit examination, Robel Getachew, a student from Lichgogo Boarding School in Hadiya, achieved the second-highest score nationally among all test-takers, with a result of 590.08. #Lichgogo #Hadiya #FromTheNation'sHopes👏 @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107589

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tldr: Hedasie Zemenu, a student from Amhara Region, achieved the highest score among female students and the second-highest overall in the 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national examination.

Hedasie Zemenu, a student at Agew Midir School in Enjibara, Awi Nationalities Administration, Amhara Region, scored 583 on the 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national examination, achieving the highest result among female students nationwide. Hedasie is not only the top-scoring female student in Ethiopia but also achieved the second-highest overall score among all test-takers. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107587

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tldr: Jalal Girma, a student from ODA Special Boarding School, achieved the highest national score of 591.6 in the 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national examination.

#JalalGirma👏 Jalal Girma, a student of Oromia Development Association (ODA) Special Boarding School, achieved the highest national result by scoring 591.6 in the 12th grade national completion examination in the 2018 E.C. academic year. #ODA_SPECIAL_BOARDING_SCHOOL @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107585

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tldr: Ethiopia has released the 2018 E.C. 12th grade national exam results, accessible online, via Telegram, or SMS, with an online complaint system available until August 26.

The 12th grade national exam results have been announced. The 2018 E.C. 12th grade national exam results have been released. Test takers have started viewing their results. To view results: 👉 Via website: https://result.eaes.et 👉 Telegram: https://result.eaes.et/telegram 👉 Short text message (SMS): https://result.eaes.et/sms Since many students will try to view their results at once, network congestion may occur, so it is advisable to try repeatedly. The Education Assessment and Examinations Service stated that if test takers have complaints, they can submit them without needing to come in person by using the link https://result.eaes.et/complaint from August 19 to 26, 2018 E.C., until 10:00 PM, and also track the response through the same link. Tikvah Ethiopia, August 19, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107583

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tldr: The 2018 E.C. Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Examination results are now accessible online from August 19, 7:00 PM. Students can view their scores and submit complaints through designated links until August 26, 4:00 PM.

“Students can see their results starting from 7:00 PM” - Education Assessment and Examinations Service. The addresses where the results of the 2018 academic year Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Examination will be announced have been made public. The Education Assessment and Examinations Service has announced that candidates for the 2018 academic year Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Examination can view their results starting today, August 19, 2018 E.C., from 7:00 PM, using the following alternative links. In connection with this, the service stated that if candidates have complaints, they can submit them without needing to come in person by using the link https://result.eaes.et/complaint from August 19 to 26, 2018 E.C., until 4:00 PM, and can also track the response through the same link. Links where results will be announced: - Website: https://result.eaes.et - Telegram: https://result.eaes.et/telegram - SMS: https://result.eaes.et/sms August 19, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107581

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tldr: A general holiday greeting was shared on the channel.

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tldr: Ethiopia's 12th-grade national exam results have not yet been released, despite false claims circulating on social media. The Education Assessment and Examinations Service is the sole official source, with results expected by Tuesday afternoon. Students and parents are urged to rely only on official announcements.

The 12th-grade exam results have not been released. Various social media pages are spreading false information, confusing students and parents, by stating that the 12th-grade national exam results have been released. So far, the Education Assessment and Examinations Service has not officially announced the release of the exam results. Since accurate and verified information is only available from the Education Assessment and Examinations Service, Tikvah Ethiopia advises students and parents to be cautious of various entities and pages spreading false information. It is recalled that when Minister of Education Birhanu Nega (Prof.) gave a statement regarding the 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national exam results, he said the exam results would be released on Monday or by Tuesday afternoon. The results were not released on Monday, and are expected to be released by Tuesday afternoon. When the exam results are officially released, only the Education Assessment and Examinations Service will officially announce it, and the institution will also provide an explanation on how to view them. We will also follow up and provide updates. Tikvah Ethiopia #TikvahEthiopiaFamily @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107578

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tldr: The Ministry of Defense announced that cannons will be fired nine times at 12:00 AM (dawn) tomorrow, August 19, 2018 E.C., in Addis Ababa to mark the Mawlid holiday.

#AddisAbaba Cannons will be fired due to the Mawlid holiday. The Ministry of Defense announced that due to the Mawlid holiday, which will be celebrated tomorrow, August 19, 2018 E.C., cannons will be fired 9 times at 12:00 AM (dawn). Addis Ababa August 18, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107576

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tldr: Nine cannon firings are scheduled for 6:00 AM tomorrow, August 19, 2018 E.C., in Addis Ababa to mark the Mawlid holiday.

#AddisAbaba Cannons will be fired due to the Mawlid holiday. The Ministry of Defense announced that cannons will be fired 9 times at 6:00 AM tomorrow, August 19, 2018 E.C., to mark the Mawlid holiday. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107575

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tldr: The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council announced the 1,501st Mawlid festival of Prophet Muhammad will be celebrated nationwide tomorrow, Tuesday, closing government institutions.

The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council announced that the 1,501st Mawlid festival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be celebrated tomorrow, Tuesday, throughout our country. This year's festival will be celebrated with various spiritual and social programs under the theme "The Just Prophet," based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mawlid is one of the religious holidays celebrated nationwide, during which government and non-governmental institutions are closed for public service.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaAugust 18, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107574

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