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#NationalDialogue🇪🇹It was announced that although the consultation ideas presented by micro and sub-groups organized by 10 and 50 people were expected to be submitted to the “strategic” group organized by 250 people, evaluated, and then transferred to the larger group consultation organized by 500 people, the process has not yet started.Tikvah Ethiopia has learned from information obtained from participants and the consultation commission that the recommendations presented by the sub-groups are being finalized and evaluated.Participants stated that some ideas captured in the process were not adequately included, indicating that additional evaluation and adjustments are being made.Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya (Prof.) stated that although it was previously announced that the 500-person group consultation would begin on Monday, the process will now start in the coming days.Mesfin (Prof.) added that while some groups are quickly finalizing their ideas, others are re-listening, adjusting, and developing ideas.It was stated that after the 16 strategic group sections complete their process, various agendas will be transferred to the 500-person assembly for consultation.The Commissioner indicated that if the process is fully completed, the 500-person assembly could start the next day, but if there are unfinished agendas, it could be postponed to subsequent days.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaJuly 29, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107311

tldr: The start of Ethiopia's 500-person National Dialogue has been postponed from Monday to the coming days, as sub-group recommendations are still being finalized and adjusted by the commission and participants. #Politics @ByteTikvah

The Federal Police has accused EHAPA members Ato Abebe Akalu, Ato Yishak Welday, and the party's lawyer Ato Abera Nigussie of "moving to commit a terrorist attack". The suspects appeared today before the Federal High Court, Lideta Division, First Remand Court. Police told the court that the suspects, in coordination with TPLF, "Tsimdo," and other "anti-peace forces," were allegedly: - Recruiting and organizing members in Addis Ababa, - Spying on the movements of security forces, - Providing information to the "Tsimdo" group, and - Organizing political, military, and media propaganda wings to violently overthrow the constitutional order. Additionally, police accused the suspects of spreading false propaganda through foreign media outlets, intending to incite ethnic and religious conflict. The media outlets specifically named in the police application are Anker Media, Ethio Forum, and Ethio 360. Police also stated in their application that the individuals said, "We must remove the government in power, even by force," and "Armed struggle in any area is appropriate," and that "armed struggle should be the last resort for the people". The police informed the court that the three suspects were apprehended by security forces while "in motion to commit terrorist attacks" on government security institutions and high-ranking government officials in various sub-cities of Addis Ababa. Police requested 14 days to conduct an investigation, stating that the alleged terrorism case is "complex" and requires "extensive time". The suspects, for their part, denied all accusations, stating, "We believe in peaceful political struggle; we do not have the goal of overthrowing the government by force". Ato Abebe told the court that they "strive for the government to be corrected." He added, "I have a country, I have children. We believe in peaceful struggle". The court stated that it needs to obtain additional information to understand whether the messages broadcast through media, which the police suspect constitute a terrorism charge, are sufficient, and to rule on the bail issue. Accordingly, the court ordered the police to present the alleged statements made by the suspects on media as evidence by tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, 2018 E.C. (Ethiopian Calendar). The court adjourned the case to Friday, August 1, 2018 E.C., morning, to examine the evidence and decide on the bail request. This information is owned by Ethiopia Insider. July 29, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107309

tldr: Federal Police accused three EHAPA members and their lawyer of terrorism, alleging conspiracy with anti-peace forces to overthrow the government and incite conflict. The suspects denied all charges, and the court adjourned to August 1, 2018 E.C., for a bail decision after police present media evidence. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Ato Tewolde Gebremariam, has been appointed CEO of Air India, India's second-largest airline. Ato Tewolde, who served as a leader at Ethiopian Airlines for over 10 years and played a key role in growing the institution into Africa's leading airline, will now lead Air India. Air India was looking for new leadership after a recent plane crash and other operational challenges, and Ato Tewolde was chosen due to his previous leadership experience and success in the aviation sector. Ato Tewolde Gebremariam served in various capacities at Ethiopian Airlines for over 20 years, and in 2014 E.C., he resigned from the CEO position due to health reasons. July 29, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107307

tldr: Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Ato Tewolde Gebremariam is appointed CEO of Air India, India's second-largest airline, recognized for his success in transforming Ethiopian Airlines. #Business @ByteTikvah

The House of Federation annulled the decisions of the Supreme Court Cassation Bench, calling them unconstitutional. 👉 "A house built on another person's land does not make the owner of the house the owner of the land." The House of Federation of the FDRE, at its regular session held on Sene 29, 2018 E.C., annulled the binding decisions previously rendered by the Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench, stating they are unconstitutional. Accordingly, the House of Federation rejected the binding decisions issued by the Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench in file numbers 30101 and 36638, which stated that "a person who builds a house on another person's land becomes the owner of the house," deeming them contrary to the Constitution. The Council's decision indicates that any person who has been issued a legal possession certificate by a government body has a fully protected constitutional right to be the legal possessor of the land and to use the land. Accordingly, if a person builds a house on land legally possessed by another, even if the possessor does not object, neither the land possession nor the full ownership of the house will be transferred to the builder of the house. The Council clarified that Article 40(7) of the Constitution, which states "a person who acquires property on land becomes the owner of the property," applies to an entity with a legal right of land possession, and not to grant house ownership rights to a person who built property on another's possession without a legal basis. Therefore, it was stated that the constitutional right of a person who builds a house on another's possession without objection from the possessor is only the right to claim the cost or estimated value of the construction from the land possessor. Hamle 29, 2018 E.C. Via @tikvahethmagazine Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107298

tldr: Ethiopia's House of Federation annulled Supreme Court decisions, affirming that building on another's land does not transfer ownership of the house or land to the builder. The builder can only claim construction costs. #Politics @ByteTikvah

How should we use AI?Recent series of studies have indicated that prolonged and unrestricted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could jeopardize people's creative abilities and their skills in deep examination and critical thinking.Studies in the field show that when people start to process information and make decisions entirely dependent on AI, they exhibit a tendency towards "cognitive surrender" or handing over their mental thinking work to technology.This causes the brain's natural ability to process, analyze information, and generate new ideas through its own effort to weaken.Researchers warn that especially #youth and #students getting accustomed to receiving quick answers from AI for complex questions and tasks reduces their motivation to use their own mental capacity.However, experts suggest that there are several scientific ways to keep the brain active, capable, and healthy while using the technology.What kind of habits can be developed to avoid losing the brain's thinking ability?- Instead of directly taking and copying responses or information obtained from AI, examine and weigh it with your own mind by asking "Is this information correct? What is missing? Is it logical?"- Before starting any work, writing, or project, generate initial ideas and plans with your own mind and take notes. Use AI only to organize or check the work that has already been started, not to initiate it.- Engage in activities that stimulate creativity and deep thinking, such as reading books, playing strategic games, and trying to learn new skills without technological assistance.Recently, it has become common to give information/tasks to AI and directly #copy it without any examination, adjustment, or effort to reread, sometimes even presenting it as one's own work.This complete dependence on technology without deep thinking and examination makes the brain abandon its thinking work, severely killing the ability to analyze reality and deep thinking; it is also making people lazy and unwilling to do even small tasks.Experts recommend that AI should serve as an assistive tool, not a complete replacement for humans.Its benefit exists only when humanity maintains its own intellectual supremacy.Tikvah Ethiopia#TikvahEthiopiaFamily@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107295

tldr: Studies warn that over-reliance on AI risks diminishing human creativity and critical thinking, leading to 'cognitive surrender.' Experts advise using AI as an assistive tool while fostering independent thought. #Technology @ByteTikvah

“In 8th grade, 155 schools, and in 6th grade, 81 schools, a total of 236 schools, did not pass any students” - Ato Abiyot Demissie. The South Ethiopia Region's 8th and 6th-grade exam results have been released, and students are viewing their results. Ato Abiyot Demissie, head of the regional education bureau, who spoke with Tikvah Ethiopia, stated that in the 2018 E.C. academic year, 86,502 students registered for the 8th-grade exam and 126,224 students registered for the 6th-grade exam. Ato Abiyot explained that the passing score for both 6th and 8th grades is 50 and above, while for students requiring special support, it is 48 and above. Accordingly, out of the total 86,502 registered 8th-grade students, 78,203 took the exam, and among these, 60.4 percent or 47,307 students passed to the next grade by scoring 50 and above, or 48 and above for special support students. Similarly, out of the 126,224 students registered to take the 6th-grade regional exam, 110,566 took the exam, and among these, 70,584 or 63.8 percent passed with the required score and moved on to the next 7th grade. When the 8th-grade results are reported at the school level, Ato Abiyot announced that 540 schools fully passed their students, while 155 schools did not pass any students. Similarly, for the 6th grade, 476 schools fully passed their students, while 81 schools did not pass any students, the official stated. Overall, when comparing the regional results with last year's academic year, the 8th-grade pass rate decreased by 3 percent. Similarly, last year's 6th-grade regional pass rate was 56 percent, while in 2018 E.C., it was 63.84 percent, he explained. 8th Grade Results https://se.ministry.et/#/result 6th Grade Results https://se6.ministry.et/#/result Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa July 29, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107292

tldr: The South Ethiopia Region released 8th and 6th-grade exam results, revealing 236 schools passed no students. The 8th-grade pass rate dropped by 3% compared to last year, while the 6th-grade rate increased to 63.84%. #Education @ByteTikvah

US President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Masad Boulos, stated that rumors claiming "America is trying to reach a secret negotiation or agreement with Eritrea against a country in the Horn of Africa" are completely false. Boulos said that America is not conspiring with Eritrea against any country in the region; such an agreement or negotiation absolutely does not exist. Although Masad Boulos did not name the specific country mentioned, recent discussions in the region are being interpreted as being related to Ethiopia. According to the advisor, America's main goal in the Horn of Africa is to strengthen lasting peace and stability, not to pit countries against each other or create rival blocs. He pointed out that baseless rumors hinder peace efforts. Boulos recently held discussions in Cairo with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia. Although reports at the time suggested the discussions were anti-Ethiopia, Boulos called these "false and misleading." According to Boulos, America will continue to work with Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, and other Horn of Africa countries on common issues, explaining that a relationship with one country does not mean enmity with another. The information is from the BBC. August 5, 2018 G.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107291

tldr: US Senior Advisor Masad Boulos refuted rumors of secret US-Eritrea negotiations against a Horn of Africa nation, likely Ethiopia. He affirmed the US aims for regional peace and stability, not conflict, dismissing claims of anti-Ethiopia conspiracies. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Little Steps International School 🎓 Great news for parents! 🎓 Little Steps International School has been successfully educating students from kindergarten to preparatory two for over 7 years using the Australian and Cambridge curricula. Now, by opening a new branch in Wosen 02, it has started accepting and educating students from daycare to 8th grade. 📚 Registration for the 2019 academic year has begun! Start your children's future success today! 📞 Wosen 02 Branch 0929930180 / 0996326464/ 0116733258 📞 Bole Michael Branch - Daycare 0977509045/ 0948191982 📞 Bole Michael Branch (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade) 0935945594 📞 Summit 72 Branch/ 0938117722 ✨ Little Steps International School A Big Journey Starts with A Little Steps ! Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107288

tldr: Little Steps International School, with over 7 years of experience, has opened a new branch in Wosen 02, accepting students from daycare to 8th grade. Registration for the 2019 academic year is now open for all branches. #General @ByteTikvah

Abyssinia BankOn July 27, 2018 (Ethiopian calendar), the day after Ethiopia set a new international ecological conservation record by planting 805 million seedlings, our bank, Abyssinia Bank, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Heritage Trust, conducted a program to plant various indigenous seedlings in the Entoto area.Today, July 28, 2018 (Ethiopian calendar), senior executives and employees of our bank planted various indigenous seedlings in the Entoto area, specifically in a place called Pentagon. Mr. Abraham Gebeyehu, the bank's Chief Financial Officer, stated that the bank is fulfilling its social responsibility, and that planting seedlings is part of environmental ecosystem development, providing clean air, and is also a component of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). He expressed great pleasure on behalf of Abyssinia Bank for participating in this program and emphasized that caring for and protecting the planted seedlings is one of the bank's core values. He also mentioned that the bank will continue to participate extensively in similar environmental development initiatives in the future.Following this, Mr. Solomon Seyoum, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Ethiopian Heritage Trust, congratulated Abyssinia Bank's board members, employees, and senior executives for their outstanding performance in the past fiscal year, attributing their success to strong leadership, diligence, integrity, and teamwork. He then stated that today's event is about preserving natural resources and leaving a green legacy for future generations.He further emphasized that today's program is not just about tree planting but also about preserving our country's natural ecosystem and leaving a legacy for future generations. He noted that Abyssinia Bank is one of Ethiopia's pioneering financial institutions in digital and virtual banking services, helping its customers advance with technology, and today it is demonstrating its leadership in responding quickly to the process of restoring and recovering nature. He added that combining financial processes with environmental protection is a hallmark of modern institutions, and Abyssinia Bank is practically demonstrating this. He concluded by stating that economy and natural ecosystem are two sides of the same coin: if we destroy our natural resources, we harm our economy; if we develop our ecosystem, we lay the foundation for sustainable development. Therefore, today's tree planting is indeed an investment in our economy, and he expressed his gratitude to the bank.Senior executives and employees of our bank, as well as officials from the Heritage Trust and employees from various departments of the bank, attended the seedling planting program. It was stated on the day that the bank will continue to strengthen similar activities in the future. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107287

tldr: Abyssinia Bank, partnering with the Ethiopian Heritage Trust, planted indigenous seedlings in Entoto, emphasizing its commitment to environmental development, social responsibility, and sustainable economic investment. This initiative, following Ethiopia's record-breaking tree planting, aims to preserve natural resources and create a green legacy for future generations. #Environment @ByteTikvah

#EthiopianAirlines🇪🇹 The giant Ethiopian Airlines announced that the purchase of new long-haul aircraft is underway. The airline's CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, stated that the airline has a strong desire to start flights to Australia and understands that there is a market for it. However, he said that "we don't have aircraft" to start flights to Australia at the moment. For this reason, it was indicated that the purchase of new long-haul aircraft is underway. The airline stated that it will prepare to start flights on the Australian route due to the many new aircraft it will receive from Boeing and Airbus companies starting from January 2020 E.C. Tikvah Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, July 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107279

tldr: Ethiopian Airlines is acquiring new long-haul aircraft to launch flights to Australia, as CEO Mesfin Tasew confirmed the current lack of suitable planes but a strong market desire. The airline expects to receive new Boeing and Airbus aircraft starting January 2020 E.C. to facilitate these routes. #Business @ByteTikvah

Of the three politicians arrested in one day, the families of two stated that although they met them for a short time, they did not clearly know the reason for their arrest. When asked about the reason for the arrest, the police told Tikvah Ethiopia, "It concerns investigation, it requires verification." Families told Tikvah Ethiopia that teacher and politician Ato Abebe Akalu, legal professional and politician Ato Abera Nigussie, and politician Ato Yishak Welday were taken by police and arrested within days of each other. A family member of politician Abebe Akalu stated that they don't know much about his arrest, adding, "We just asked him and returned" from the place where he is detained, they told us this afternoon. The same individual stated that the politician was arrested at "the investigation office under Mexico Keker Building. He was taken yesterday. He didn't come home last night," and added, "We don't know in what condition he was taken by the police. We don't have much information. We also haven't received additional information," they told Tikvah Ethiopia. They stated that they met politician Ato Abebe today in the "investigation department" and said, "We didn't have much time to talk." They added, "We found out about his arrest when we received a call. Abebe told someone to 'call the family' and that person called and informed us; we spent the evening calling people." A close family member of legal professional and Ato Abera Nigussie, on the other hand, told Tikvah Ethiopia that they "don't know why the professional was arrested. They came home and took him yesterday morning around 7 AM." They stated that Ato Abera is at the "Federal Police" and said, "I met him today. But we didn't talk about anything," adding, "I don't know" whether the detainee had received any prior warnings. "We are fine, thank God; it's his situation that worries us. I want the reason for his arrest to be investigated. I also don't know why he was arrested," said Ato Abera's family, explaining, "Ato Abera is a father of two children. His family is supported by his income." Politicians Abebe Akalu and Yishak Welday are part of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP), and a leader of the party told Tikvah Ethiopia that the politicians were arrested and that the party is facing increasing pressure. Tikvah Ethiopia also asked Ato Jeylan Abdi, Head of Communications for the Ethiopian Federal Police, for clarification on the arrests, citing the detainees' sources. Ato Jeylan replied, "I will verify tomorrow. I am elsewhere now. I am working." When asked if he had heard about the matter, he said, "It's not about hearing, I need to verify the matter. The Federal Police is not just one place, it has many departments. This concerns investigation, it requires verification." Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107277

tldr: Three Ethiopian politicians were arrested, with their families unaware of the reasons despite brief visits. Police confirmed an ongoing investigation, while a party leader cited increasing pressure. #Politics @ByteTikvah

The National ID Program announced its transition to a government development enterprise. A digital wallet for citizens to store essential documents and a facial recognition system have been unveiled. The Ethiopian National ID Program has officially announced its transition to a government development enterprise, becoming a new Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) developer institution named "FaydaVerse" (FaydaVerse DPI Solutions), after five years of implementation. This program, which was previously established and operated under the Prime Minister's Office, has now undergone an institutional transition by being integrated under the Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH). The inauguration ceremony held today was attended by high-ranking government officials and sector stakeholders, including Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ethiopian Investment Holdings Board, Ato Temesgen Tiruneh, and CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings, Dr. Brook Taye. On the occasion, FaydaVerse CEO, Ato Yodahe Arayaselassie, informed the attendees that the institution has not only changed its name but also introduced new technological capabilities and services. He announced the launch of a digital identity verification system (eKYC) that now includes facial recognition (Face ID) and biometric verification systems, in addition to OTP (One-Time Password). He also highlighted the development of a new application called "Fayda Pass" and the establishment of a system that provides citizens with the option to access their essential documents (ID, education, and other certificates) in a single digital wallet. Ato Yodahe further stated that FaydaVerse plans to become an internationally competitive institution by providing infrastructure development, consulting, and other services in other African countries. In this regard, he mentioned that joint partnership agreements have already been concluded with Mozambique, Zambia, Burundi, and Niger for technical support, infrastructure development, system integration, and staff training. The National ID Program has so far registered over 50 million citizens and aims to increase the number of registrants to 90 million by the end of 2026 E.C. To date, 190 million eKYC verification services have been provided, with over 2 million verification operations currently performed daily. 165 institutions, including banks, payment institutions, and technology start-ups, have integrated with the system; over 12,000 registration machines are in service. So far, over 15 million Fayda cards have been printed and distributed. This digital identity infrastructure is expected to increase the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 6 percent by 2030. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa July 28, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107275

tldr: Ethiopia's National ID Program transitioned into FaydaVerse, a government enterprise, launching a digital wallet and advanced biometric eKYC, aiming for 90 million registrants by 2026 E.C. and international expansion. #Technology @ByteTikvah

#ForYourInformationEvery year, at the end of the budget year, considering the weight and complexity of judicial services, it is known that the Federal First Instance, High, and Supreme Courts remain partially closed for two months, from August 1 to September 30.Following this, the Federal First Instance Court has announced the urgent cases it will handle in its duty court during the winter months when it remains partially closed.As indicated by the information released by the court, the service will be provided in accordance with Article 38, Sub-article 3 of Federal Courts Proclamation No. 1234/13.It is stated that this is aimed at preventing fundamental rights violations and resolving cases that could cause irreparable harm if not decided promptly.Accordingly, the list of civil cases to be heard by the duty court during the winter:• Urgent injunction requests and child support claims,• Petitions for habeas corpus and cases restricting movement,• Cases concerning the execution of employee salary payments,• Urgent requests for seal services related to arbitration orders,• And other urgent matters that cannot await regular working hours, to be handled by the judge's decision.Regarding criminal cases, the following points have been identified:• Bail and parole requests,• Case files involving prisoners,• Adjournment cases (in Arada division court),• Petitions filed in cases of breach and requests for designation,• Other urgent criminal cases that cannot be delayed will be handled.The court stated that during these two months of partial closure, services will be provided by judges on duty; and it called upon both the court community and the public to provide the necessary cooperation for the success of the work.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaJuly 28, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107271

tldr: Ethiopia's Federal First Instance Court will be partially closed from August 1 to September 30 (E.C.), handling only urgent civil and criminal cases through a duty court. This measure aims to prevent rights violations and irreparable harm by addressing critical legal matters promptly. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Leaders of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Abebe Akalu and Yisak Welday, along with lawyer Abera Nigussie, were arrested on July 27, 2018 E.C., their families and EPRP leaders told BBC Amharic. Lawyer Abera Nigussie was the first to be apprehended, with Federal Police members arriving at his residence in the morning, stating he was "wanted for investigation" and taking him into custody. However, the specific reason for his arrest was not detailed. On the same day, EPRP Public Relations Head Yisak Welday was also taken into custody at his residence, according to the party's president, Abraham Haymanot. Subsequently, EPRP leader Ato Abebe Akalu was reportedly arrested at a location outside his residence. According to party officials, all three individuals were taken to the Federal Police Crime Investigation Bureau (Mexico). However, it was stated that they had not been in contact with their families nor appeared in court as of the news preparation time. The head of Federal Police Media and Communications told BBC that they could not comment at this time. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107269

tldr: Three individuals, including two EPRP leaders and a lawyer, were arrested by Federal Police on July 27, 2018 E.C., with no contact to families or court appearances reported. #Politics @ByteTikvah

The Ethiopian Media Authority announced that it granted licenses to 52 media outlets in the 2018 fiscal year. This brings the number of legally licensed media outlets to 329. The Authority also stated that it will strengthen monitoring, support, and capacity-building efforts to reinforce the media sector in the 2019 fiscal year. In addition, in the 2018 fiscal year, licenses were granted to 14 online media outlets, 5 community broadcast media outlets, 19 media program producers, 9 advertisement producers, 5 permanent foreign news agencies, and 78 foreign journalists and correspondents. The Authority announced that it will continue its support to further develop the media landscape and strengthen the role of media in contributing to national peace, security, and national interest. July 28, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107268

tldr: The Ethiopian Media Authority licensed 52 new media outlets in the 2018 fiscal year, increasing the total to 329, and plans further sector strengthening. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#DriversVoice📢"This is how we educate our children, manage our families, pay our bank debts, and some even cover their medical expenses" - DriversHawassa Qut drivers complained about the new deployment changes and restrictions; they stated, "The decision should be reconsidered."It is recalled that the Hawassa City Transport and Road Development Department, in collaboration with the city administration's police department, announced deployment changes and restrictions on gasoline-powered three-wheeled Bajaj and Qut vehicles to prevent traffic congestion and accidents.Following this, Qut drivers, through Tikvah Ethiopia, expressed their complaint, stating that the decision was sudden, did not consider preconditions, and has multiple impacts on drivers.What did the drivers say?Qut drivers who spoke to Tikvah Ethiopia, and association coordinators, stated that when they were suddenly called on Friday evening and Saturday morning and informed, "The road from Shell via South Star Sumuda or Warka to Piassa, and from South Spring via Medhanialem Church line to 05 Adventist Church, is prohibited," they initially thought it was a joke.According to the drivers, previously, when Bajaj vehicles were restricted from certain routes, many sold their Bajaj vehicles and bought Qut vehicles with bank loans to avoid losing their jobs.Therefore, they said the new decision is untimely and has multiple impacts on drivers, so it should be reconsidered.Additionally, they pointed out that the roads described as "alternative routes" lack sufficient infrastructure, cause damage to vehicles, and are not comfortable for passengers.They also stated, "Since this work is how we educate our children, manage our families, pay our bank debts, and some even cover their medical expenses, time should have been given for drivers to find alternatives."What did the Qut association representatives say?Representatives of Hawassa City Qut drivers' associations, whom Tikvah Ethiopia interviewed, said that the decision was sudden and issued as an "order" rather than being supported by study and reason.They stated that this will have multiple negative impacts on thousands of drivers in the city.According to the representatives, if sufficient time had been given and discussions held with drivers and associations before the decision was implemented, there would have been no complaint.Furthermore, they refuted the information circulated that "we discussed and agreed," stating it is incorrect, despite repeatedly raising their complaints in discussion forums after the ban was implemented.Finally, they again asked stakeholders to reconsider the matter.What was the Transport Department's response?Tikvah Ethiopia's attempt to get additional information and a response from the Hawassa City Transport and Road Development Department was unsuccessful.Tikvah EthiopiaHawassaJuly 27, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107263

tldr: Hawassa Qut drivers are protesting new sudden route restrictions imposed by the city's transport department, citing severe financial hardship and lack of prior consultation. They argue the decision, intended to ease traffic, jeopardizes their livelihoods and was made without proper study or discussion, urging reconsideration. #Local @ByteTikvah

#Tigray Eritrean (Shaebia) military and civilian leaders, as well as residents of the border area, crossed the sovereign border and were present in 'Ziban Hutsa' in Gulemkeda Woreda, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. This happened yesterday, Sunday, July 26, 2018 E.C. It is known that TPLF Central Committee member Fisseha Haylay, Tigray force leaders, Eritrean (Shaebia) military leaders, Eritrean Senafe area governmental civilian leaders... were present at the location. Tigray Regional media reported that "a people-to-people communication forum was held." Mr. Idris Ali, the administrator of Senafe who came from Eritrea, said, "The people of Eritrea and Tigray are bound by history, culture, and identity. Now, between the two peoples, the sound of development, not bullets, should be heard." TPLF Central Committee member Fisseha Haylay stated, "While the history, culture, and identity of the peoples are one, they also have a tradition of living and working together in peace. The struggle to overthrow the Derg regime is an example of how they fight together and win when facing a common enemy." He also explained, "While it cannot be said that there were no problems in the journey of togetherness, the main thing is that if the two peoples sincerely work to correct their problems and prevent them from recurring, and decide together on their future destiny, better peace and development can be ensured." During this interaction, which is said to be part of the "Tsimdo" movement, when Eritrean (Shaebia) military and civilian leaders crossed the border into Gulemkeda Woreda, a banner with the message "Tigray and Eritrea Peoples' Alliance for Peace and Development (#Tsimdo)" was displayed in front of them during their reception. It has been repeatedly reported that TPLF leaders, who are currently administering the Tigray region, have started relations with President Isaias Afwerki's administration, which has a strained relationship with the federal government after the signing of the Pretoria peace agreement. In particular, it was reported that these relations existed not long after the peace agreement was signed. More recently, the relationship has strengthened further under the name "Tsimdo." Former President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Mr. Getachew Reda, warned months ago that any relationship with Shaebia would bring extremely dire consequences. He warned, "It is very dangerous to align yourself with a force that is sulking over the Pretoria peace agreement and is at odds with the Ethiopian government, and to waver with the thought that there might be an opportunity to remove the Ethiopian government." Another, Lieutenant General Tsadkan Gebretensae, who was a frontline military leader during the Tigray war, said months ago, "TPLF leaders are working to cover up their criminal acts (including the decision to enter the previous war) by forming a partnership 'Tsimdo' with Shaebia (with Isaias's government) to instigate war." The Tigray Genocide Commission, in its study, indicated that the Eritrean army committed 75% of the atrocities and criminal acts during the Tigray war, and warned that cooperation (forming Tsimdo) with Isaias's government would lead to disaster, is not supported by the people, and would bring dangerous consequences. Tikvah Ethiopia July 27, 2018 E.C. #TikvahEthiopiaFamilyAA @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107261

tldr: Tigray and Eritrean officials held a border meeting, strengthening "Tsimdo" relations for peace and development, despite warnings from former Tigray leaders about potential conflict risks. #Politics @ByteTikvah

"The funeral service for 14 people was held in the presence of the Diocesan Archbishop" - North Shewa Zone Diocese. The North Shewa Zone Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church told Tikvah Ethiopia that 14 people died in a landslide accident that occurred at Tsadkane Debre Mitmak St. Mary Monastery in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region. The Zone's Disaster Prevention and Food Security Department Office, for its part, stated that the accident occurred and informed us that it had deployed an integrated team to the site. Megabi Hadis Nekatebeb Ababu, Manager of the North Shewa Zone Diocese, in a statement given to us, said, "A sudden accident occurred. Due to the onset of the rainy season, there was heavy rain and lightning, which caused the landslide." "14 faithful have lost their lives. Five have sustained serious injuries," he added. He explained that this accident occurred today around 1:00 AM when the "Selam Leki Cave" collapsed. He stated that the funeral service for the 14 people was held in the presence of the Diocesan Archbishop, and that there had been no similar accidents or threats in the area before. The leadership of the Zone's Disaster Prevention and Food Security Office confirmed the occurrence of the accident to Tikvah Ethiopia. To ascertain the extent of the damage, they said, "A team has been sent to the site; it would be better if we disclose when the team returns; the team has not returned; they will return tomorrow." The Mojana Wedera Woreda Administration in the zone, for its part, officially announced that 14 people died in the accident, five sustained serious injuries, and two sustained minor injuries. It stated that the Woreda Chief Administrator, along with the Woreda coordinating leadership and security leadership, were present at the scene and worked hard to save lives. It also announced that medical professionals and the community were present at the scene and made a strong effort to provide first aid to the injured, and that His Eminence Archbishop Abune Kelementos offered funeral prayers for the deceased, prayers for the injured, and comforting gospel teachings and paternal blessings for those grieving. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa July 27, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107258

tldr: A landslide at Tsadkane Debre Mitmak St. Mary Monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara Region killed 14 people and injured seven. The accident, attributed to heavy rain and lightning, prompted a funeral service led by the Diocesan Archbishop and ongoing rescue efforts. #Local @ByteTikvah

#Ethiopia 🇪🇹 #GreenLegacy It was announced that 805.3 million seedlings were planted in one day. Ethiopia today planned to plant 800 million seedlings in one day, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) announced that the great national plan was achieved with outstanding success and great splendor by planting over 805.3 million seedlings. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107254

tldr: Ethiopia successfully planted over 805.3 million seedlings in a single day, exceeding its national target of 800 million. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced this achievement as part of the Green Legacy initiative. #Environment @ByteTikvah

"We have not been paid according to our contract. ... We have fallen into severe economic and psychological pressure" - Experts. Official field trainers, coordination officers, and vote counting coordinators for Ethiopia's seventh national election are stating that they have not received service payments as per the contract entered into with the Ethiopian National Electoral Board. The experts announced that they fulfilled their professional and civic responsibilities, but have not been paid the service and travel allowances due to them according to the contract they signed with the Electoral Board. They explained that despite completing all assigned tasks fully and on time according to the contract, their payments were not made on time, and repeated discussions and written reminders to Board officials yielded no response or solution. They further explained that the Board's failure to fulfill its contractual obligation to make timely payments has caused significant economic and psychological pressure on the experts. They also stated that the approved travel and daily per diem, stipulated in the contract, has not been paid to date due to the difficult and volatile working conditions at the time, and that this constitutes a breach of the contract's spirit. They also accused Board officials of showing indifference to their rights. What did the National Electoral Board respond? The Board provided an explanation to Reporter newspaper. "Before experts who met the criteria, were recruited, and trained to provide training for election executives were deployed for training: - Attendance during trainer training, - Properly signing the attendance sheet during the training, - Signing an employment contract upon completing the training and daily signing the attendance sheet during the training they provide are required. Payment will be made after they complete the training, and it is confirmed that they fulfilled their responsibilities according to the contract, and verification work is completed. The Board has the responsibility and obligation to ensure that the funds allocated for conducting the election are used for their intended purpose. Since there are experts who, after receiving training and signing contracts, do not go to their assigned training centers to provide training as per their contracts, a vetting process is carried out before payment is made. In some areas, there were instances where trainers moved to other centers in addition to their assigned training centers to provide training; therefore, additional vetting is being conducted to ensure that payment is properly made to the correct expert. Since all requirements have been met and the payment request has not been resubmitted, payment will be made after the verification and confirmation work is completed. Furthermore, the election took place near the end of the budget year. Since numerous service procurements made under both the regular budget and the election budget were being paid simultaneously, and before limited payments could be completed, the entire budget in the Board's treasury was fully expended. At the same time, as the budget year was ending, we submitted a request for additional budget to be released so that we can pay the remaining limited payments and complete them, and we are currently awaiting a response." This information is owned by Reporter newspaper. July 27, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107253

tldr: Ethiopian election trainers and coordinators claim the National Electoral Board has not paid them for the seventh national election, while the Board attributes delays to vetting and budget constraints. #Politics @ByteTikvah