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"The living standard of civil service employees is extremely dire!" - Council Member. Council member Ato Bartema Fikadu asked what? "Honorable Prime Minister, this country is the home of all of us, our dwelling place; no one should be an eldest child, no one a stepchild; you also believe in this. However, nowadays, it has become a country where one lives and another makes them live; a country where the lifestyle is different. Especially, the living standard of civil service employees is extremely dire. With inflation, market instability, rent and transport costs, how can a person who has lost their mind and talks to themselves, who travels to work, be productive in the office? From their salary, 35% is tax, 7% is pension, a total of 42% is deducted. From the remaining 58% of their salary, 15% VAT is deducted on every commodity they purchase. On transactions, Commercial Bank deducts for service and VAT, and other unknown deductions. The employee is also deducted for water, electricity, and other services. All these combined have made it impossible to cope with life, so what has been planned for this patient civil service and citizens with low living standards? What should we expect from the government you are forming? On this occasion, I thank the Addis Ababa City Administration. The student feeding program is a highly valuable activity. Feeding thousands of students twice a day and providing them with educational materials is a huge responsibility, so they should be recognized. This feeding program is an activity that any investor, patriotic citizens, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and kind-hearted citizens should support. However, this great work in Addis Ababa is not seen being implemented in other regions. It has not started in all regions or in most regions. Since access to food is a human rights issue, an initiative by the Prime Minister for this food program would be effective. What do you think if it were presented as mandatory for the regions?" Tikvah Ethiopia, July 7, 2026 G.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106754

tldr: An Ethiopian council member criticized the dire living standards of civil servants, citing high deductions, inflation, and market instability, urging the Prime Minister to address these issues. He also praised Addis Ababa's student feeding program and advocated for its nationwide, mandatory implementation. #Politics @ByteTikvah

What did the House of People's Representatives ask?Members of the House have so far submitted questions to the Prime Minister focusing on peace, economy, infrastructure, and social sectors.In this regard, explanations were requested regarding concrete measures being taken to ensure lasting peace in the Tigray region and enable its people to benefit from development, as well as the process of the national dialogue commission and the shared responsibilities expected from citizens and stakeholders to permanently resolve security concerns observed in some areas.Questions were also raised on strategies designed to address the high tax and VAT burden on civil servants, the housing shortage and high rental costs in cities, and plans to expand the student feeding program initiated in Addis Ababa to other regions.Furthermore, explanations were requested on the direction taken to complete federal road, irrigation, electricity, and water projects disrupted due to security, financial, and compensation payment delays, solutions to fuel distribution problems, and the current status of the country's sea outlet question.In addition, efforts being made to address shortages of medicines and medical equipment in the health sector, reduce epidemic threats, and expand medical tourism by replacing overseas referral treatments with domestic ones, were among the Parliament's main agenda items for questioning.(Currently, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) is providing answers and explanations.) Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106752

tldr: Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives questioned Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on a wide range of national issues. Topics included ensuring lasting peace in Tigray, addressing economic challenges like high taxes and housing shortages, completing delayed infrastructure projects, and improving the health sector. The Prime Minister is currently providing his responses. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#HoPR🇪🇹 #HappeningNow The 30th regular session of the 6th House of Peoples' Representatives of the FDRE, in its 5th year of term, is taking place with the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.). Members of the House are presenting questions to the Prime Minister on various issues. Prime Minister Abiy (Dr.) will give answers and explanations to questions raised by members of the House. June 30, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106750

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is currently attending the 30th regular session of Ethiopia's 6th House of Peoples' Representatives. He is addressing questions from members of parliament on various national issues. #Politics @ByteTikvah

❤️🙏 The "Heart Attack Ethiopia" medical team, led by Dr. Tesfaye Telila and Dr. Obsinet Mereid from America, in collaboration with renowned "Mayo Clinic" cardiac surgeons from America, successfully launched its 5th cardiac treatment campaign today at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH). On the first day, a successful open-heart surgery was performed on a 27-year-old young woman who was suffering from severe heart disease. The medical team expressed their profound gratitude for the warm welcome and the support from local health professionals. ❤️ Heart Attack Ethiopia ❤️ @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106746

tldr: The "Heart Attack Ethiopia" medical team, with Mayo Clinic surgeons, launched its 5th cardiac campaign at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. On the first day, they successfully performed open-heart surgery on a 27-year-old woman. The team thanked local health professionals for their support. #Health @ByteTikvah

"Health professionals' professional license exam will be given in August 2018 E.C." - Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health announced that preparations are underway to give the professional license exam to health professionals who graduated with a first degree from higher education institutions in August 2018 E.C. The Ministry urged existing and new examinees who have not yet entered their information into the system to prepare for registration by entering their National ID number (FAN 16 Digit) and completing the necessary information on https://hple.moh.gov.et/ only from June 30 to July 17, 2018 E.C. It was stated that the exam center selection process will follow once the data linkage process is complete. The Ministry also informed that examinees who passed the exit exam in June 2018 E.C. are expected to have their names uploaded to the system through their respective institutions. Tikvah Ethiopia June 29, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106744

tldr: The Ministry of Health announced that the professional licensing exam for health professionals will be held in August 2018 E.C. New and existing examinees must register online by July 17, 2018 E.C., while institutions are responsible for uploading names of those who passed the June 2018 E.C. exit exam. #Health @ByteTikvah

The Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority has announced its plan to carry out tank cleaning work at the Legedadi Dam water treatment plant. Therefore, the authority stated that customers who receive water from the Legedadi Dam will experience partial water service interruption. According to the authority's statement, this cleaning work will be carried out on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2018 E.C. The work will last from 1:00 AM until 12:00 PM on both days. As a result, it has announced in detail the areas that will experience water service interruption. 👉 In Addis Ketema Sub-city: Woredas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 👉 In Gulele Sub-city: Woredas 5, 8, 9, and 10 👉 In Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-city: Woredas 8, 9, and 10 👉 In Arada Sub-city: Woredas 2 and 4 👉 In Lideta Sub-city: Woreda 2 The authority has urged customers in these areas, where water service will be partially interrupted, to make the necessary precautions and preparations in advance. Tikvah Ethiopia June 29, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106742

tldr: Addis Ababa faces partial water service interruption on July 4-5, 2018 E.C., for Legedadi Dam tank cleaning. Residents in affected areas should prepare. #Local @ByteTikvah

Students can see their results!The Addis Ababa City Education Bureau announced that 97.48% of 6th-grade students in the Addis Ababa City Administration for the 2018 academic year scored 50% and above, qualifying them to advance to the next grade level.The results of the 2018 academic year 6th-grade leaving examination have been released.This year, out of 84,257 students who took the exam, 82,137 students achieved 50 percent and above, which is the set passing mark.It was also stated that out of 768 schools that administered the exam, approximately 543 of them had all their students pass.Exam-takers can view their results starting today using this link: https://aa6.ministry.et/#/result.Addis Ababa Education BureauJune 29, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106740

tldr: Addis Ababa's 6th-grade leaving exam results for the 2018 academic year have been released, showing a 97.48% pass rate with 82,137 students scoring 50% or higher. Students can now check their results online. #Education @ByteTikvah

The Tigray Medical Association condemned the arrest of Dr. Yamane Gebremariam, CEO of Adigrat Hospital.The Tigray Medical Association (TMA) issued a statement condemning the wrongful arrest of Dr. Yamane Gebremariam, a pediatric specialist and CEO of Adigrat General Specialized Hospital.In its official statement, the association stated that Dr. Yamane is a senior professional known in the Tigray medical and educational community for his leadership in health services and as a medical lecturer.Additionally, the medical association indicated that he is a former executive board member and currently serves as an advisory board member.According to the association's information, Dr. Yamane was arrested while traveling to Addis Ababa to participate in a professional education program called "MedEd Africa."The association announced that the legal reason for his arrest has not yet been disclosed to his family, colleagues, or the association.The medical association stated that this arrest violates the rights of medical professionals to move freely, organize, and carry out professional scientific and educational activities without harassment.It added that the act hinders the recovering health system in the Tigray region, especially the hospital serving a large population and the educational center training future health professionals.In its statement, the association called for:Dr. Yamane Gebremariam to be released immediately and unconditionally.The reason for his arrest to be clearly stated and the rule of law to be respected.The safety and neutrality of health and academic medical leaders to be respected.It also called on relevant government bodies, human rights advocates, and international health partners to ensure Dr. Yamane's release and to pressure for medical professionals to carry out their work without fear.The statement did not specify when Dr. Yamane was arrested.Tikvah EthiopiaJuly 6, 2026 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106739

tldr: The Tigray Medical Association condemned the arrest of Dr. Yamane Gebremariam, CEO of Adigrat General Specialized Hospital, who was detained en route to Addis Ababa for a professional program without disclosed legal reasons. The association demands his immediate release, citing a violation of medical professionals' rights. #Health @ByteTikvah

#Update"It will be given on paper from July 22-24/2018 E.C.!" - The ServiceThe Education Assessment and Examinations Service announced that the 12th-grade national exam, which will be given on paper, will be administered in the Tigray region from July 22 to July 24, 2018 E.C., at Mekelle and Axum Universities.The Service provided a brief explanation about this year's 2018 national exam.It stated that "the 2018 academic year 12th-grade national exam is mostly being successfully and peacefully administered online in six rounds," and added that "preparations have been made to administer it on paper in four rounds in areas with limited infrastructure access and computer shortages."It indicated that for the 14,755 candidates registered to take the exam online in the Tigray National Regional State, it has been administered in six rounds starting from June 23, 2018 E.C.It further explained that "preparations have been made for the 15,325 candidates registered to take the exam on paper in the region to be examined on paper from July 22 to July 24, 2018 E.C., at Mekelle and Axum Universities."The Service announced that candidates can enter Mekelle and Axum Universities on July 20, 2018 E.C., receive orientation on July 21, 2018 E.C., and then take the exam.Tikvah EthiopiaJune 28, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106734

tldr: The 12th-grade national exam will be administered on paper for 15,325 students in Tigray from July 22-24, 2018 E.C., at Mekelle and Axum Universities due to infrastructure limitations. Students must arrive by July 20 for orientation. #Education @ByteTikvah

5th Round ❤️The wonderful professionals, Dr. Tesfaye Telila and Dr. Obsinet Mereid, who reside in Atlanta, USA, even though they are far from their country, their hearts have always been with their Ethiopian compatriots. To express this love in action, by establishing an organization called "Heart Attack Ethiopia", they have saved many lives and restored happiness in families by providing free and highly specialized heart medical assistance to many of our compatriots in the past 4 consecutive rounds. Now, for the 5th time, they have arrived in Addis Ababa with a team of 55 health professionals to conduct a great medical campaign. The team will provide completely free heart medical assistance to 200 of our compatriots who have been waiting with hope and anticipation. Great respect is due to these brothers and sisters who have come from afar, bringing their knowledge, time, energy, and resources to save human lives. Honor and gratitude to Dr. Tesfaye Telila, Dr. Obsinet Mereid, and the entire "Heart Attack Ethiopia" team! 🙏❤️Tikvah Ethiopia June 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106732

tldr: US-based Ethiopian doctors, Dr. Tesfaye Telila and Dr. Obsinet Mereid, have launched their 5th "Heart Attack Ethiopia" medical campaign in Addis Ababa. A team of 55 health professionals will provide free heart treatment to 200 patients, continuing their mission to save lives. #Health @ByteTikvah

Veteran singer Rahel Yohannes has passed away. Rahel had been receiving medical treatment for a health issue. The veteran singer Rahel, who passed away at the age of 80, contributed timeless modern and traditional musical works to audiences, both individually and in collaboration with other singers. In addition to being a vocalist, she was also a lyricist and composer. Among her popular musical works are: - Ethiopia - Menelik - Arada - Gelaye Nana (with Teshoma Asegid) - Ende Eyerusalem ...and she has many other works. The funeral service for veteran singer Rahel Yohannes will take place tomorrow at 8:00 AM at Debre Mihret Sealite Mihret St. Mary and St. Kristos Semra Cathedral in the Addis Ababa Diocese. Tikvah Ethiopia, June 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106720

tldr: Veteran Ethiopian singer, lyricist, and composer Rahel Yohannes has died at the age of 80 after a period of illness. Known for her timeless modern and traditional musical works, her funeral service is scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 AM in Addis Ababa. #Entertainment @ByteTikvah

"No region has the authority to prepare and administer national exams!"Following the Tigray Regional Education Bureau's statement, "I will prepare and administer my own exam," a reliable source from the Federal Government's Education Assessment and Examinations Service, who wished not to be named, responded to Tikvah Ethiopia.The same federal government official stated, "The authority to prepare this exam belongs solely to the Federal Government's Education Assessment and Examinations Service"; and announced that no region has the legal authority to prepare and administer national exams.The official described the region's approach of "I will prepare and administer my own exam" as completely unacceptable, warning, "If they decide to administer the exam and do so, the exam results will not be accepted, thus ruining the future lives of innocent students."The official also recalled the situation during the previous online exam conducted in the Tigray region, stating to Tikvah Ethiopia that federal security forces and examiners were pressured not to perform their duties properly.For instance, they mentioned that even those deployed for security work were pressured not to carry weapons, and at the time, the Ministry of Education tolerated and allowed the exam to be given under pressure solely to prevent the future lives of students from being ruined.The same official told Tikvah Ethiopia that the current paper-based exam is planned to be administered according to appropriate examination procedures and system from July 22 to July 24, 2018 E.C.Despite this, they confirmed that if the region administers the exam its own way, the results will not be accepted according to the country's education system.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaJune 28, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106717

tldr: Ethiopia's Federal Government warned the Tigray region that its plan to administer independent national exams is illegal and results will not be recognized, jeopardizing students' futures. This follows past incidents of pressure on federal officials during exams in Tigray. The federal paper-based exam is scheduled for July 22-24, 2018 E.C. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#Tigray #Grade12"The Tigray Regional Education Bureau, stating that 'the Ministry of Education did not send exam papers for Tigray students taking paper-based exams,' announced through its head, Dr. Kiros Gueush, that it will prepare its own exam and administer it to students in a short period.The head stated, '15,349 students who were supposed to enter universities on Sene 29 and take paper-based exams starting from Hamle 1 have been told not to travel to universities because their exams were cancelled due to the Ministry of Education.'The head, stating that 'since the exam comes by plane and is guarded by federal police, there is no reason whatsoever to prevent it from being sent to Tigray,' described 'the Ministry's decision as a political decision.'He added, 'The regional cabinet sent a letter to the federal government requesting the exam papers be sent on time. So far, no positive response has been received.'Consequently, the education bureau indicated that it would prepare its own exam and administer it to the unexamined students in a short period.The head stated that the Tigray regional government would determine its own university entrance points and admit students to universities, adding, 'The exam date will also be announced in the future.'According to the bureau's information, 14,406 students taking online exams successfully completed their exams a few days ago.Commentators who saw the regional education bureau's decision, 'I will prepare and administer the exam myself,' on regional media are expressing great concern, citing the potential danger the decision could pose to the future fate of students.Even if the region prepares and administers its own exam, 'how can federally funded universities accept these students?' has become the main question.Some have also stated that the region's attempt to independently carry out such a major exam is further hindering students from their dreams and playing with students' lives.Many, fearing the consequences of the decision, urged that 'instead of such political friction and games, regional education officials should discuss with the Ministry of Education around a table and find a legal and reliable way for students to take the exam.'We will strive to get an explanation and opinion from the Ministry of Education on the matter.Tikvah Ethiopia Mekelle Sene 28, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106715

tldr: Ethiopia's Ministry of Education cancelled Grade 12 paper-based exams for 15,349 Tigray students, leading the Tigray Education Bureau to announce it will administer its own exams. This decision, called 'political' by Tigray, raises concerns about exam validity and federal university acceptance for students. #Politics @ByteTikvah

The Addis Ababa Education Bureau announced that the results of the 6th-grade city-wide exit exam will be released tomorrow morning. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106713

tldr: The Addis Ababa Education Bureau has announced that the results for the 6th-grade city-wide exit exam will be released tomorrow morning. #Education @ByteTikvah

Photo: Sidama Coffee Football Sports Club has lifted the 2018 Ethiopian Premier League trophy for the first time in its history. The club today received the trophy with special splendor at Hawassa University Stadium, filled with its fans. The champion club, Sidama Coffee, will celebrate its trophy victory with its fans tonight by parading through Hawassa city in an open-top vehicle. To achieve another trophy victory, next Thursday it will compete against Welwalo Adigrat University in the 'Ethiopia Cup' final. More👇 https://t.me/tikvahethsport/84800?single Tikvah Sport Hawassa @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106712

tldr: Sidama Coffee Football Club made history by winning the 2018 Ethiopian Premier League for the first time. The team celebrated its victory with fans in Hawassa and will compete for the Ethiopia Cup next Thursday. #Sport @ByteTikvah

The Ethiopian Defense University's College of Engineering announced the successful conversion of a gasoline-powered 'Sandstorm S24' pickup vehicle into a full electric vehicle. The project was led by the university's Automotive Engineering researchers, and the vehicle was provided by the Main Department of Defense Logistics. It was stated that the vehicle can travel up to 400 kilometers, reduces operating costs by 88 percent, achieves zero emissions, and the project cost can be recovered within 4 to 5 years. The project involved the application of a 70 kW PMSM electric motor, a 65 kWh lithium-ion battery, a 3.3 kW AC/DC charging system, and Regenerative Braking technology. June 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106705

tldr: The Ethiopian Defense University's College of Engineering successfully converted a gasoline-powered 'Sandstorm S24' pickup into a full electric vehicle, achieving a 400 km range, 88% lower operating costs, and zero emissions. The project's cost is expected to be recovered within 4-5 years. #Technology @ByteTikvah

The Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau has transmitted the annual timetable officially announcing the 2019 academic year to all sub-cities and boarding schools, and has called on students and parents to prepare themselves for the upcoming academic year. According to the officially released timetable, registration for existing and new students will take place from July 19 to August 22/2018 E.C., while for new entrants to 7th and 9th grades, the registration period is from August 26 to Pagume 5/2018 E.C. Alongside this, teachers are expected to report to their schools on August 27/2018 E.C. The Bureau indicated that the first day of regular classes for the 2019 academic year will officially begin on September 5/2019 E.C. (The full 2019 academic calendar sent by the Education Bureau to all sub-city education offices and the 3 boarding schools under the administration is attached above) Via @tikvahuniversity Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106697

tldr: The Addis Ababa Education Bureau released the 2019 academic year timetable, with registration for new and existing students from July 19 to August 22, 2018 E.C. Teachers report on August 27, 2018 E.C., and regular classes officially begin on September 5, 2019 E.C. #Education @ByteTikvah

“Today we have imposed a full-day restriction on motorcycle movement” - Hawassa City Police. Today, Sunday, June 28, 2018 E.C., regarding the CBE Ethiopian Premier League final and closing ceremony to be held at Hawassa University Stadium, Hawassa City Police Commander Deputy Commissioner Mesafint Mulugeta told Tikvah Ethiopia that a restriction has been imposed on two-wheeled motorcycle movement. The 2018 E.C. CBE Ethiopian Premier League final and closing ceremony will conclude today with a match between Sidama Bunna, who has already secured the league trophy, and Ethio Electric at Hawassa University Stadium. The commander announced that due to the high congestion of fans and people expected with the event, and the need to prevent traffic accidents and vehicle collisions, a full-day movement restriction has been imposed on motorcycles. It has been stated that the movement of any two-wheeled motorcycle in Hawassa is completely prohibited today. The commander warned that the police will take necessary legal action against any motorcycle driver found violating the directive. Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa June 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106696

tldr: Hawassa City Police have banned all two-wheeled motorcycle movement today, June 28, 2018 E.C., to manage traffic and crowd congestion during the CBE Ethiopian Premier League final at Hawassa University Stadium. Violators will face legal action. #Sport @ByteTikvah

“Although I am a top-performing (outstanding) student in the Marketing program I am studying, my future dream should not be darkened due to my health problem, I need your support!”My name is Nahom. I am 24 years old, and since childhood, my hands and feet have not been functioning due to a nerve problem. Currently, I am a 2nd-year Marketing student at Hope University (in front of Lebu Medhanealem) on a free scholarship (Sponsorship), and I am a very bright and top-performing student in my studies.Although I have been receiving medical treatment domestically so far, no improvement has been found, so I have been told to urgently go to India for treatment. However, since the medical cost is over 5,000,000 (five million) Birr, my financially weak family absolutely cannot cover this.Dear kind Ethiopian compatriots at home and abroad; I humbly ask you to provide your share of help so that I can achieve my dream, be useful to my country, and recover.👉 Bank accounts for those who wish to help:- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE): 1000192725104 (Etenesh Nigussie)- Awash Bank: 01347411578700 (Etenesh Nigussie)To further verify the matter and obtain medical documents, you can call these phone numbers: 0929305456 or 0938650571 (Nahom)May God reward your kindness!@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106693

tldr: Nahom, a 24-year-old top-performing student, urgently requires over 5 million Birr for critical nerve treatment in India, as local treatments have been unsuccessful. His family cannot afford the expenses, prompting an appeal for public donations to secure his future. #Health @ByteTikvah

“The new salary increment has not been fully or partially paid to 11,639 teachers” - Regional Teachers' Association. Teachers in the South Ethiopia Region, particularly in Kora Zone, told Tikvah Ethiopia that they have stopped working, refusing to administer the annual final exams, due to the non-payment of the new salary increment. The regional teachers' association has informed us that the payment has not been fully or partially made to over 11,000 teachers in four zones. The teachers stated that they waited for 10 months after repeatedly requesting payment through their association, and since it was not paid, they told Tikvah Ethiopia that they have stopped working since last Monday, saying, “We will not test the students.” Residents also stated that their children have not sat for the final exams. Regarding the teachers' grievance, Kora Zone Administrator Ato Tarekegegn Bekele, whom Tikvah Ethiopia asked for a response, admitted that their complaint was genuine, stating, “We paid 50% last time. We have agreed with those who sat for discussion that we will find the remaining 50% and pay it later.” Regarding the teachers' strike, he stated, “We have reached an agreement for them to return to work.” When Tikvah asked why the full salary was not paid initially, he explained that funds were not available due to revenue collection issues, saying, “We paid the 50% we found. 50% remains. We have agreed that we will pay the rest when we get it.” However, the teachers denied the administrator's claim that “we have reached an agreement.” They stated, “On Sene 25 in the afternoon, teachers were called for a meeting, but many did not attend. Only one or two teachers from each school, having received a mission, were present, so the claim that 'everyone has agreed' is false information.” They added, “Initially, we submitted a request through our professional association in January, but later the zone refused to accept our request and sent forged first-semester results to the regional education bureau. Now, if we don't administer the exams, we want the community to be aware, so we are not testing.” In related news, Ato Emanuel Pawlos, President of the Regional Teachers' Association, told us: - In Gedeo Zone, 4,228, - Ari Zone, 4,434 - Kora Zone, 2,070 - In Ale Zone, 907, a total of 11,639 teachers have not received the new increment approved by the government in September 2018 E.C. either fully or partially to this day. Kora and Ale Zones are owed 50% of the payment, while 8,112 teachers in Gedeo and Ari Zones have not received the full increment, he said. Kora Zone teachers, who are among those who received 50% payment, said, “'If we are not paid in full, we will not test students'; we have also tried to get them to agree and resolve the issue. The zone administrator also says, 'We borrowed to pay the 50%, and we will pay the rest.'” The President stated, “A few days ago, students tried to create unrest with stones against the administration and the teachers' association, which was stopped by the police.” He added, “The tension arose because the regional teachers' association had previously informed the relevant bodies about the issue, but no timely solution was provided.” They are still urging for the payment to be made. Tikvah Ethiopia's attempt to get a response from the regional education bureau was unsuccessful, and the effort will continue. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa Sene 27, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106691

tldr: Over 11,600 teachers in four zones of Ethiopia's South Ethiopia Region have not received their full or partial salary increment approved in September 2018 E.C., leading to a strike by Kora Zone teachers who are refusing to administer final exams. Despite a zone administrator's claim of a partial payment and an agreement for teachers to return, teachers deny this, causing ongoing disruption and student unrest. #Education @ByteTikvah