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tldr: Sante Medical College announces that registration is open for its undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs. The college highlights its international accreditations and high success rates in exit exams.

Sante Medical College | Sante' Medical College REGISTRATION IS OPEN... Why Choose Santé Medical College? 👉 Listed in the World Director Of Medical Schools /WDOMS/ 👉 Accepted by the General Medical Counsel of the United Kingdom (UK) 👉USMLE acceptance for its graduates 👉 Full Member of Consortium of Medical Schools of Africa (COMS-A) 👉 Appreciated by the FDRE Ministry of Education for its consecutive success in Exit Exams high pass rate Programs we offers: Undergraduate •👉Doctor of Medicine •👉Doctor of Dental Medicine •👉Medical Laboratory Science Post graduate •👉MPH in General Public Health •👉MPH in Reproductive Health Registration Days: Monday - Saturday (8:00am-5:00pm) Contact us at: •👉Addis Ababa, Bisrate Gebriel, @Doba Building 📞 +251-944-36-80-87 📞 +251-113-72-74-34 .👉Telegram: https://t.me/Sante_Medical_College •👉Email: santemc2008@gmail.com •👉https://www.santemedicalcollege.edu.et Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107659

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tldr: 66-year-old security guard Priest Seifu Tesfaye scored 320 points on Ethiopia's 12th-grade national exam, qualifying for university admission. His inspiring achievement gained social media attention and earned him a reward from his employer bank.

Priest Seifu Tesfaye, who scored 320 points!Priest Seifu Tesfaye, who practically demonstrated the truth that "age does not limit education if there is desire and motivation," scored 320 points in this year's 12th-grade national exam, becoming one of the notable candidates awaiting university admission.Priest Seifu Tesfaye is a resident of Grazzafo village, Dejen Kebele, Selewa Woreda, Southern Zone, Tigray Region.The 66-year-old Priest Seifu works as a security guard at Anbessa Bank in Selewa town. Alongside his job, he continued his education and managed to take the 12th-grade national exam.Among the 29,000 candidates who took the 12th-grade national exam in the Tigray Region this year, Priest Seifu was one, and he is also one of the 3,146 candidates who achieved a passing score by getting 320 points.Priest Seifu's result gained attention on social media, and the bank where he works also celebrated his successful achievement by giving him a reward.Priest Seifu's story shows that age, work, or other circumstances are not obstacles to learning, and if there is desire and motivation, a person can achieve any goal they wish.Priest Seifu is married and a father of 6 children.August 23, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107657

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tldr: Armed groups launched a severe attack in Kamashi Zone, Benishangul Gumuz, resulting in two confirmed deaths, thousands displaced, over a thousand homes burned, and widespread property destruction, marking the third such incident this year.

It was reported that a severe attack by armed groups occurred recently in Kamashi Zone, an area that has repeatedly experienced such attacks, leading to the loss of human lives.Residents and a member of the regional council told Tikvah Ethiopia that armed forces carried out an attack in "Anger Meti" or "Ayshanjidim" kebele in Mijiga Woreda, Kamashi Zone, Benishangul Gumuz region, causing casualties, displacing many, and inflicting severe damage to homes and property.The head of Kamashi Zone Government Communication confirmed the attack to Tikvah Ethiopia. Ato Lemesa Neno, a member of the regional council, stated, "Two people were killed. Many houses were burned."He further explained that "the Shane armed group had previously carried out repeated attacks on Anger Mite kebele, and recently burned and destroyed many houses again. Livestock were also stolen, and residents are scattered in the forest, their lives precarious."He mentioned that there was gunfire two days ago in the area, stating, "They destroyed not only houses but also grain storage silos inside the houses. This is the third attack this year alone."What did residents tell Tikvah Ethiopia?One resident, in their statement, estimated that over five thousand residents have been displaced, and over one thousand houses have been burned. They also reported that hundreds of quintals of grain were burned and hundreds of cattle were driven away and stolen.Another eyewitness resident said, "A big problem occurred in Ayshanjidim kebele; I was there. The attack has been repeated in the area; this is the third time it happened; the militants entered the town; after that, they started burning houses; the people are scattered in the forests."Explaining that they are searching for the whereabouts of the residents, the resident said, "We don't even know where they are alive." They added, "This act was committed by a coordinated force; it includes 'Geda Commando' and 'ONAG Shane'."They also mentioned casualties, stating, "We are struggling to find the missing. The relevant body should help us. They burned houses with fuel. Stored products were burned."Another resident stated that the armed group, which the government calls "Shane," carried out the attack in the same kebele, saying, "Although we don't know their motive, this is the third attack this year alone. This current attack is severe.""The attack completely destroyed all property in the kebele. The act committed is painful. One kebele is destroyed. There is nothing called house or property. The unarmed individuals they brought carried fuel and gasoline, and after the militants launched the attack, they completely burned down the kebele," they said."They use areas called 8th and 4th as a springboard for attacks. Before this attack, various signs were visible; even though we provided information to the relevant authorities when the militants gathered to attack, there was a problem of government security forces not entering the area and taking action," they added.Regional council member Ato Lemesa Neno, explaining yesterday's situation, stated that the defense forces have entered the area and are gathering people who fled the attack. Residents have also asked for a permanent halt to the attacks in the area.What did the Zone tell Tikvah Ethiopia?Ato Boka Abose, Head of Kamashi Zone Government Communication, confirmed the attack in the kebele, saying, "It is true. Anti-peace forces have attacked. Homes and property have been destroyed." He also stated that the area is bordering Benishangul Gumuz and Oromia regions.He stated that detailed information regarding the extent of the damage from the attack has not yet reached the... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107655

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tldr: Ethiopian universities are working to expedite student admissions for the 2019 E.C. academic year, which is scheduled to begin on September 5, 2019 E.C.

Work is underway for universities to quickly carry out student admissions. Minister of Education, Birhanu Nega (Prof.), stated that after Addis Ababa University and Science and Technology Universities complete recruitment and admission, work is being done for other universities to also issue calls quickly. The 2019 E.C. academic year is scheduled to begin on September 5, 2019 E.C., and he announced that efforts are underway to meet this schedule. Tikvah Ethiopia #TikvahEthiopia @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107653

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tldr: Ethiopian police arrested 32 Eritrean migrants, including 7 children, and three human traffickers in Arba Minch. They were attempting to cross into Kenya, and an investigation is currently underway.

32 Eritreans and 3 human traffickers arrested in Arba Minch. Commander Kibebew Adal, Commander of Arba Minch City Police, informed Tikvah Ethiopia that 32 Eritrean citizens who were illegally transiting, along with two recipients and one driver with their vehicle, have been apprehended. Commander Kibebew stated that the Eritreans, originating from central Ethiopia, were attempting to cross into Kenya via Arba Minch, Konso, and Jinka. He added that they were apprehended based on a tip from the community and coordinated surveillance by security structures, found hiding in a hall under the Seattle Bed House ground in Nech Sar Kebele, Seqa Sub-city, where mattresses were laid out. In total, 32 Eritreans were arrested: 11 men, 14 women, and 7 children. The commander also announced the apprehension of two additional traffickers, a "Code 3-23042 AA" plate number Hiyroof vehicle that brought the migrants to Arba Minch, and its driver. He told Tikvah Ethiopia that an investigation is underway regarding the traffickers and that the process of handing over the migrants to the regional police will be carried out. Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa August 22, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107651

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tldr: The Federal High Court granted the police a final 7-day extension to complete their investigation file on EPRP members suspected of terrorism. The court reviewed existing forensic and technical evidence, deeming it sufficient, and the suspects' bail request will be heard on August 28, 2018 E.C.

#Court The Federal Police was granted a final extension of 7 additional days to complete and submit its investigation file on the EPRP members arrested on suspicion of terrorist acts. It is recalled that in yesterday's court session, the Federal Police requested an additional 14 days for investigation against the EPRP members arrested on suspicion of terrorist acts, including the party's lawyers Ato Yishak Wolday, Ato Abebe Akalu, and Ato Abera Nigussie. The Federal Police requested additional days to organize evidence, analyze bank information, and take statements from remaining witnesses. The Federal High Court, Lideta Division, First Adjournment Bench, which had scheduled today to rule on the Federal Police's request for additional investigation time, granted 7 days out of the 14 days requested by the police, for the final time. Ato Solomon Gezahegn, the suspects' lawyer, told Tikvah Ethiopia that the court ordered the police's investigation file to be presented and reviewed "the process of the police's investigation file". Ato Solomon stated that the court noted the submission of "forensic and technical evidence" in the file, saying it was "sufficient" for the terror suspects, and urged the police to complete and submit the remaining work. So far, only two witnesses have been heard, and the lawyer informed us that additional time was granted solely to hear witnesses, as the police stated, "we have more remaining". He stated that the case was adjourned "for the last time until August 28, 2018 E.C." solely to take statements from the remaining additional witnesses and complete the investigation file. Although the police requested 14 days, the court granted "only seven days". Ato Solomon Gezahegn further explained to Tikvah Ethiopia that the suspects' bail request will be considered concurrently on August 28, when the police present their completed investigation. Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa August 22, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107649

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tldr: Yeda Woreda in North Gondar faces a severe drought, impacting over 95,500 residents, causing 15,000 animal deaths, crop destruction, and displacement, necessitating urgent regional aid.

“In just about 50 days since July 1, 15,000 animals have died due to the drought” - Woreda Agriculture Office (to Tikvah Ethiopia). • More than 95,000 residents are said to be exposed to severe problems due to the severe lack of rain and drought. Following the severe occurrence of rain shortage this year in Yeda Woreda, North Gondar Zone, which used to happen periodically in the past few years, the Woreda Agriculture Office told Tikvah Ethiopia that a severe drought has occurred in 18 of the 22 kebeles in the woreda. Ato Gebrehiwot Belayneh, head of the Woreda Agriculture Office, told Tikvah Ethiopia that more than 95,500 of the 122,000 residents in the woreda are exposed to severe problems due to the drought. The official added that the rain, which should have fallen earlier in the highland areas, was delayed until July 19 and is still falling intermittently, causing significant damage to agriculture in the area. According to the office's information, out of the 17,075 hectares of land covered by seeds in the woreda, more than 14,375 hectares have been affected by the drought. In addition, seeds that had sprouted on more than 450 hectares of land were forced to be plowed under due to drying, and 2,228 hectares of crops were destroyed by pest and disease outbreaks that followed the drought. This will significantly reduce the local crop yield and endanger future food security, they stated. Ato Gebrehiwot also stated that the drought is not only affecting people and crops but also causing severe damage to livestock, confirming that over 15,000 animals have died due to the drought in just about 50 days since July 1, 2018 E.C. Following this situation, nearly 6,550 residents have so far been displaced from their areas in search of livelihoods, he added. Although no human lives have been lost due to the drought so far, there is a real concern that the problem could escalate to a more severe level if the current crops do not receive sufficient rain in the coming days, he said. The woreda administration announced that it is making efforts to calm the public and carry out moisture conservation works to cope with the problem. "However, as the scale of the problem is becoming beyond the woreda's capacity, senior experts from the zone and region, as well as relevant government bodies, have been brought to the area to study the extent of the damage," he said, calling on the relevant bodies to provide urgent support to the affected people and strengthen preparedness for the upcoming difficult period. Tikvah Ethiopia August 22, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107647

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tldr: Ethiopian Electric Power announced a record 124.2 billion Birr revenue and 39.5 billion Birr net profit for the 2018 fiscal year, operating 21 power plants with a 9,730 MW capacity.

The Ethiopian Electric Power announced it generated a total revenue of 124.2 billion Birr in the 2018 fiscal year. The institution's net profit for the fiscal year was 39.5 billion Birr. Ethiopian Electric Power has unveiled its 2018 fiscal year performance report and key plans for the 2019 fiscal year. The institution currently has 21 power generation stations with a capacity to generate 9,730 MW of power. However, it was explained that this is the installed generation capacity and does not mean it always generates this much power when needed. The institution announced it achieved 91.88 percent of its plan for the fiscal year, and its profit is the highest in the institution's history, according to CEO Eng. Ashebir Balcha. Of the institution's total power production, 95 percent comes from hydropower, and the remaining 5 percent is generated from wind power. Currently, the institution has 21 power plants with a total generation capacity of 9,730 MW, including 15 hydropower plants (9,201 MW), 5 wind power plants (504 MW), and 1 geothermal power plant (25 MW). Eng. Ashebir stated that the institution's total assets reached 900.54 billion Birr, its authorized capital is 1.3 trillion Birr, and its paid-up capital is 585 billion Birr. It was explained from the information released by the institution that the electricity it generates is primarily for domestic consumption, with 93.5 percent for local use and the remaining 6.5 percent exported to foreign countries. Tikvah Ethiopia August 22, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107645

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tldr: Ethiopia renewed Reuters' reporting license after a six-month suspension due to alleged violations of national laws and journalistic ethics. The decision followed discussions where Reuters committed to balanced, accurate, and ethical reporting, respecting Ethiopian laws and national interests.

Reuters' permanent news agency reporting license, which had been suspended for the past six months, has been renewed.The Director-General of the Ethiopian Media Authority, Haymanot Zeleke, held discussions with Nick Tatters, Executive Editor of the international news organization Reuters, and Sylvia Aloisi, Africa Editor.During this time, she informed them, based on the Authority's media monitoring results, that "some of the media content Reuters disseminated regarding Ethiopia over the past seven months violated our country's laws, the media proclamation, and our national interest, and did not follow journalistic professional ethics."The Director-General explained, citing the dates and subjects of reports Reuters recently disseminated about Ethiopia, that they showed problems with:- Balance,- Accuracy,- Credibility and objectivity, and were one-sided.She emphasized that these reports violated our country's law, the media proclamation, and journalistic professional ethics.During the discussion, Reuters officials reached an understanding that the news organization would make the necessary corrections and adjustments.Reuters officials stated that the news agency is an independent media outlet and announced that it follows strict editorial guidelines to produce balanced, well-informed, and unbiased reports.They also apologized for occasional errors and assured that corrections would be provided.Reuters stated that it holds Ethiopia in high regard and believes the country deserves extensive international media coverage commensurate with its population and economic size.Reuters also indicated its commitment to operating in compliance with Ethiopian law and its desire to cover the country's political, economic, and cultural values.The journalists also affirmed that they would adhere to professional ethics, understand Ethiopia's national interest, and respect its stance.At the conclusion of the discussion, the Authority renewed the reporting license for Reuters' news agencies in Ethiopia, which had been temporarily suspended due to violations of law and professional ethics.Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DF8WxTaDJ/August 22, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107643

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tldr: Ethiopia's Ministry of Revenues mandates multi-sector taxpayers to submit separate and consolidated 2018 financial reports, with a new digital system in development.

The Ministry of Revenues urged "Category A" taxpayers to be aware and prepare to submit financial reports for the 2018 budget year, requiring separate reports for each business sector and a consolidated report covering all business sectors. The Ministry of Revenues requested "Category A" taxpayers engaged in more than one business sector to be aware and prepare by maintaining separate accounting records for each business sector. This procedure is implemented in accordance with Article 86 and the provision set out in Schedule "C" of Income Tax Amendment Proclamation No. 1395/2017. According to the proclamation's provision, "Category A" taxpayers engaged in more than one business sector, "Category B" individual taxpayers providing professional services, registered for Value Added Tax (VAT), and voluntarily keeping records are required to prepare separate accounting records, supporting documents, and tax declarations for each business sector. Tikvah Ethiopia observed from a circular sent by the Ministry of Revenues to its branch offices that the tax declaration forms required to implement this legal provision are currently under development in the Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS). Since the Ministry's Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) is under development to accommodate the new procedure, and until the work is completed and the system is released according to the amendment proclamation, even though taxpayers who submit accounting records according to the Ethiopian calendar have until October 30, 2019 E.C., the Ministry requested taxpayers who come to declare their taxes for various reasons to use manually prepared forms. The Ministry reiterated that taxpayers must submit separate financial reports for each business sector and a consolidated report covering all business sectors when submitting their 2018 budget year financial reports. It was stated that once the development work on the system is completed, the information submitted by taxpayers will be entered into the computer system, and after that, manually filled declarations will not be accepted. Tikvah Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, August 21, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107639

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tldr: Sudden floods and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border killed 392 people and left over 1400 missing, devastating villages and roads.

⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENT - This video contains shocking and disturbing content, so watch with caution. Due to sudden floods and landslides that swept away villages and destroyed roads on the Nepal-Tibet border, at least 392 people have died, and over 1400 people are missing in connection with the disaster. Video: From social media @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107637

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tldr: Police received 11 days to investigate Ministry of Labor officials for allegedly sending 30,000+ workers abroad with fake visas and embezzling over 200 million Birr.

#CourtPolice have been granted 11 additional days to conduct further investigation into alleged document forgery and corruption crimes committed by officials of the Ministry of Labor and Skills.👉 The suspects in the ongoing criminal case are accused of sending over 30,000 workers to Jordan using fake visas within a six-month period.👉 Police investigation is underway on the allegation that they collected over 200 million Birr through two fake bank accounts as a result of this illegal activity.(Tikvah Ethiopia)The investigation into high-level corruption and document forgery, which began against a total of 18 suspects, including the head of the Labor Market Information System (ELMIS) section and the foreign employment executive at the Ministry of Labor and Skills, is currently in court.The suspects apprehended by the Federal Police are:1st Ato Birhanu Aleka Asgedom (Head of ELMIS section),2nd Ato Ermias Teklu Zenebe (Foreign Employment Facilitation and Licensing Executive),3rd Nebil Anwar,4th Matewos Mamuye,5th Biniyam Musema,6th Ikram Aman, and others; a total of 18 suspects are included in the file.Of these, 8 are employees of the Ministry, 2 are agency representatives, and the remaining 8 are facilitators (brokers) who expedited the illegal activities, as explained by the strengthened police file.The suspects were apprehended on July 17, 2018 E.C., and today they appeared in court for the third time for a remand hearing.Police previously stated in their incomplete investigation file submitted to the court that the suspects committed a series of corruption crimes by abusing their authority and creating system malfunctions.It was stated that the 1st suspect, Ato Birhanu Aleka, by solely controlling the ELMIS (Labor Market Information System), disabling the online system, and deleting advertisements from the system, forced agencies and individuals into illegal dealings.It is alleged that citizens were made to appear as if they had completed appropriate training and passed COC exams without actually doing so, and by receiving up to 25,000 Birr for each person, fake competency certificates and employment contracts were prepared to send them abroad.Although the extent of the suspects' culpability will be confirmed by the investigation, police stated that in this manner, over 30,000 citizens were sent to Jordan with fake visas in just 6 months.It was noted in the police criminal investigation file that legal agencies were blocked without any fault, and were asked to pay a total of up to 10 million Birr to lift the ban.Conversely, it was also stated that they had been providing legal cover to 5 agencies that had no agreements with foreign countries, through financial negotiations.It was also mentioned that by preparing fake employee reports, they caused the country to lose a significant amount of foreign currency it should have earned.Through its audit and follow-up, the police have frozen 261 million Birr that was in two fake bank accounts opened in the names of the defendants.Furthermore, it was explained that they have frozen:• 6 residential houses, and• 4 vehicles belonging to the suspects, their families, and friends.In today's court session, the Federal Police requested an additional 14 days from the Federal High Court, Lideta Division, First Remand Bench, to conduct a system and operational audit and to hear remaining witnesses. However, after reviewing the file, the court reduced 3 days from the police's request and granted an additional 11 days for investigation, effective from August 18, 2018 E.C.The court will convene on August 29, 2018 E.C., to hear the police's strengthened investigation file.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaAugust 21, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107636

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tldr: ECHRCO reported observers were blocked from "tough discussions" at a national conference, where voting rules were ignored, leaving key issues like Addis Ababa unresolved. The council's preliminary report highlighted significant gaps in the conference's process and decision-making.

Report - ECHRCO The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECHRCO) stated that the observers it deployed to the recently held national consultative conference were unable to attend and observe discussions on the Addis Ababa issue and other "tough discussions". The Council today released its preliminary monitoring report on the conference. According to Mr. Mesud Gebeyehu, the Council's Director General, the Council views the inability of its 10 deployed observers to attend and observe the council's conference and the tough discussions as a significant gap. Furthermore, the voting guideline issued by the commission was not implemented. As a result, the Addis Ababa issue, without going through the initial voting process, was considered "stuck" and referred to a mediation team (for the regional council conference), which has caused dissatisfaction. In his response, Mr. Mesud stated that while the commission's preparation of a decision-making guideline is commendable, its failure to implement it fully is a gap. He explained that according to the guideline, if agreement on issues cannot be reached, decisions are made by obtaining over 75% and 70% of votes, but such a process was not followed. Although most of the more than 400 recommendations were agreed upon, the main ones, namely: - The Addis Ababa issue, - Government structure, - The House of Federation, - And flag issues, were handled with differences, and this happened because the commission did not follow the system to the end. The Director General stated that the recommendation given by the mediators' conference is not binding but rather a supportive idea for the commission's decision, indicating that it remains to be seen how much the commission will consider this recommendation. 📌 To read the full and detailed information on our Facebook page, follow this link: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DdYTXU7LT/ Tikvah Ethiopia Addis Ababa August 21, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107634

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tldr: Irob Woreda in Tigray faces severe drought, impacting 35,000 people with dried wells, crop failure, and animal deaths. The community urgently needs water, food, and animal feed.

In Irob Woreda, 35,000 people are exposed to severe drought. Irob Woreda, located in the Eastern Zone of the Tigray Region, is facing a severe drought, and it has been reported that approximately 35,000 people living in the area are exposed to the risk of drought. Local residents stated that water wells have dried up due to insufficient summer rainfall in the woreda. They also explained that domestic animals have started dying due to the water shortage. It was indicated that eight kebeles in the woreda are located in high mountainous and sloped areas, making the initiated aid delivery challenging. According to local farmers, they have never experienced such a severe drought as this year. The lack of rain has not only caused planted crops in fields to dry up but also led to the drying of water wells that used to fill during the summer rains. The Irob area is one of the woredas in the Eastern Zone of Tigray, inhabited by the Irob ethnic group. The area was heavily attacked during the Tigray war in 2013 E.C. (2020/2021 G.C.), and some kebele farmers' associations are still under the control of the Eritrean army. The woreda had previously called on donor organizations, investors, and individuals to extend their help before the drought disaster causes significant harm to people and animals. Following this call, it was reported that some individuals have started providing relief grain. However, the shortage of animal feed, and drinking water for both people and animals, is still making efforts to reduce the drought's impact difficult. The local population is urgently calling for the strengthening of water, food, and animal feed supplies. Tikvah Ethiopia #TikvahEthiopia @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107632

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tldr: Arba Minch residents report escalating monkey attacks, claiming Nech Sar National Park failed to fully comply with a court order. The park states 10 alpha monkeys were reduced and urges hotels to manage food waste. Residents allege the problem has worsened despite the park's actions.

"The monkey troop's attack has worsened for us" - Arba Minch city residents "We have reduced 10 alpha monkeys; to fundamentally solve the problem, caution should be exercised in the disposal of hotel food waste" - Nech Sar National Park It is recalled that a month ago, we reported that residents of Arba Minch city complained that a troop of monkeys coming from Nech Sar National Park was causing various damages. Following this, residents took the matter to court, and the court ordered "reduce the alpha monkeys," and the park announced it had started taking action. However, Arba Minch city residents who wished to remain anonymous told Tikvah Ethiopia that the park has not taken as much action as stated. "It seems as if the monkey troop is filled with resentment and revenge; now the attack and destruction have intensified even more for us," they expressed their renewed complaint. Additionally, according to a resident who was following the case in court, the park presented photos of six monkeys to the court, claiming "I have reduced the alpha monkeys," but the court confirmed it was only three and issued another warning to the park. Responding to the issue, the Community Service Coordinator of Nech Sar National Park told Tikvah Ethiopia that the park has reduced 10 alpha monkeys according to its procedures. The coordinator added that to solve the problem permanently and fundamentally, hotels in the city should exercise the necessary caution when disposing of food waste. Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa #TikvahEthiopia @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107629

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tldr: Federal Police requested a 14-day extension to investigate three IHEPA members and their lawyer on terrorism charges, citing complex crimes and past violence, with the court set to rule tomorrow.

Federal Police requested an additional 14 days for investigation against suspected members of IHEPA (Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party) and the party's lawyer on terrorism charges. A ruling on the additional investigation time requested by the Federal Police has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. It is known that the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission arrested IHEPA members Mr. Yishak Wolday, Mr. Abebe Akalu, and Mr. Abera Nigussie on July 27, 2018 E.C. The case of the suspects is being heard at the Lideta Division First Instance Criminal Bench of the Federal High Court, and due to repeated requests for investigation extension being granted, it has continued until today, August 21, 2018 E.C. In today's court session, the Federal Police requested an additional 14-day extension to complete its investigation into the three suspects. The police presented to the court the tasks they had accomplished during the previously granted additional 12 days of investigation. The police informed the court that they have carried out the following activities during the investigation process so far: sending various electronic devices found in the suspects' possession to the National Intelligence and Security Service for investigation; taking witness statements and examining bank account activities; working to confirm with evidence the destructive acts in the Zayse ethnic group area around Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia Region, where armed forces organized by the suspects killed 17 innocent citizens, displaced 23 households from their homes, and destroyed property worth over 13 million Birr; and explaining that they requested information related to the suspects from the Ethiopian Media Authority and various zones and woredas. In its petition to the court, the police stated that because the crime is complex and connected to foreign forces beyond domestic ones, additional time is needed to gather human and documentary evidence from regions to confirm the suspects' direct connections with various groups. Meanwhile, the police requested that the suspects' bail application not be accepted, stating that if released on bail, they might tamper with evidence and that the police do not believe they would appear in court when required. Specifically, they requested an additional 14 days to organize evidence of terrorist acts committed in Gamo Zone and various areas in Southern Ethiopia, analyze bank information, and take statements from remaining witnesses. The court, for its part, scheduled a session for tomorrow afternoon to examine the police investigation file to determine whether sufficient investigative work was done during the requested time before deciding on the Federal Police's request for additional investigation time and to issue a ruling on the matter. Tikvah Ethiopia, August 21, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107627

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tldr: A major regional transport workshop has commenced in Addis Ababa, bringing together the Universal Postal Union, Ethiopia Post, and Ethiopian Airlines. The event aims to establish Ethiopia as Africa's leading logistics hub for e-commerce and postal services, enhancing regional trade and economic integration.

A major continental workshop aimed at making Ethiopia a logistics hub for African postal parcels and e-commerce goods has begun in Addis Ababa! The "Regional Transport Workshop for Africa," organized in collaboration between the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Ethiopia Post, officially opened in Addis Ababa on August 20, 2018 E.C. This major forum has brought together key players in trade and continental connectivity, including leaders of postal operators from across Africa and representatives of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline. This workshop connects three major institutions: the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1874, which coordinates a network of 192 member countries and governs international postal regulations and cooperation; Ethiopia Post, which is rapidly modernizing itself as a last-mile delivery service provider for e-commerce and express parcels; and Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, widely recognized for its international cargo logistics capabilities. Representatives of postal institutions from various African countries, aviation sector experts, and logistics leaders are participating in this three-day forum. The discussions focus on modernizing Africa's postal and e-commerce goods transport and supply chain infrastructure, particularly aiming to make cross-border trade efficient and cost-effective by strengthening coordination between air cargo logistics and ground distribution. Furthermore, this workshop focuses on enhancing regional connectivity within our continent Africa and fostering competitiveness in the postal delivery chain and message security. Additionally, this forum will significantly contribute to accelerating regional economic integration by establishing a strong foundation for transport cooperation among African countries. During the opening ceremony, Ato Dagmawi Hailu, CEO of Ethiopia Post, spoke about the strategic transformation journey of the postal sector, emphasizing that member countries should provide excellent service to customers by integrating modern e-commerce and last-mile delivery technologies. The forum also highlighted that postal service has evolved beyond simple letter exchange to become a primary logistics engine for continental trade, small enterprises, and cross-border e-commerce. Similarly, Mr. Mutua Mutusi, Director of Development and Cooperation at the Universal Postal Union (UPU), pointed out that the workshop is crucial for enhancing Africa's competitiveness in regional trade. He also expressed admiration for Ethiopia Post's recent international achievements and awards, explaining that the institution's successful transformation journey serves as a model for other African countries. Beyond improving postal services, the main objective of this strategic forum is to build Ethiopia into Africa's leading Logistics Hub. By integrating Ethiopian Airlines' extensive global air connectivity with Ethiopia Post's national and regional branch network, the workshop is expected to highlight Ethiopia's favorable position to lead the continent's e-commerce growth and facilitate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The forum will conclude at the end of this week with a practical visit, where participants will tour Ethiopian Airlines' massive cargo hub and Ethiopia Post's international postal exchange center, personally observing the integrated infrastructure Ethiopia has established for the future of Africa's logistics sector. @ethiopiapost Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107625

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tldr: A 6-year-old Indian child died after a teacher slapped him for not doing homework, an event captured on camera. The incident has sparked global debate on child safety and physical punishment in schools.

⚠️ #CONTENT_WARNING - This video is disturbing and sensitive, so watch with caution.In India, a 6-year-old child died after being slapped by a teacher at a private school.The incident was captured by the school's in-classroom security camera.It is reported that the teacher slapped the child, saying "You didn't do your homework".As seen on the security camera, before being slapped by the teacher, the child was trembling in extreme fear and pleading with the teacher. After being slapped, he collapsed and fell onto the teacher.Although efforts were made to rush him to a health facility at the time, his life could not be saved.Indian media reported that the exact cause of the child's death and the direct link between the teacher's action and the child's death are being investigated.The incident has raised questions about protecting children from physical punishment in schools and ensuring student safety, becoming a global topic of discussion.Video: Al JazeeraTikvah EthiopiaAugust 21, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107621

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tldr: The Amhara Regional Health Bureau will not pay retroactive overtime for health professionals before July 1, 2018 E.C., implementing new payment directives and budgets going forward.

#OvertimePayThe Amhara Regional Health Bureau stated that outstanding overtime (duty) payments for health professionals will not be paid retroactively, health professionals told Tikvah Ethiopia.Health professionals sent audio evidence to Tikvah Ethiopia stating that during a recent meeting with institutional heads, a senior leader of the bureau said, "overtime (duty) outstanding payments for work done until July 1, 2018 E.C. will not be paid retroactively."In the audio file listened to by Tikvah Ethiopia, the leader stated that according to a new overtime payment directive, overtime payments will be implemented starting from July 1, 2018 E.C.The leader was heard saying, "Hospitals, pay professionals without much hassle; we have the budget."Regional health departments were also asked to submit their pre-expenditure calculations, and the official urged hospitals to make duty payments strictly according to the provided clear accounting calculation directive, without touching previous overtime payments.The leader stated, "The newly approved directive mandates payment for what comes hereafter. We do not have retroactive duty payments; there is no such thing as backlog payments. We told you to pay with the existing salary and allocated budget. We went from regional to federal levels hoping to get a subsidy budget; due to budget shortages, there is no subsidy."He was heard saying, "We will not touch anyone you have paid overtime to. If someone is accused, respond by saying, 'I paid this from the budget allocated to me; it was not included in the budget distribution,' and then we will see what happens, because it is the regional budget."They announced, "We have approved a budget of 3.7 billion Birr for hospitals and 5.3 billion Birr for health centers for overtime payments starting from July 1, 2018 E.C."The leader stated, "8.9 billion Birr for duty payments will be covered by the institutions' own internal revenue, and a pre-expenditure estimate has been prepared through CGS and set as a budget; we need to negotiate based on some circumstances."He warned health institution heads, saying, "Since we have been approved, we will continue this; you should make decisions based on data; we will try our best to continue the work accordingly, and it is not possible to disrupt other works under the pretext of overtime payments."The leader stated, "Any duty payment will be made when night and overtime works performed in each department are registered and reported by the finance team and supervisors."He added, "Payment calculation will be done by counting the actual medical services provided rather than the number of professionals. It will clarify which professional provided what type of service."He said, "The professional's work ratio and payment will be calculated based on the institution's level (comprehensive, general, primary) and the risk level of the departments. Corrective measures will be taken by identifying diligent professionals and those who manipulate the system using data."Tikvah Ethiopia#TikvahEthiopia@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107620

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tldr: Seven people were killed and four abducted in an armed attack in Suten, Central Ethiopia Region, by groups residents identified as OLF-Shane. The attackers looted property and controlled the town for half a day, prompting calls for federal intervention.

"Armed forces suddenly attacked, seven people killed; four people abducted" - Residents of Suten and Bui. In the Central Ethiopia Region, East Gurage Zone, Sodo Woreda, an attack by armed groups resulted in loss of life, looting, and destruction of property. Residents told Tikvah Ethiopia, "Yesterday, armed forces who entered from Sodo Dachi Woreda, West Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, opened fire in the area called Suten in Sodo Woreda, killing people." A local resident who fled from Suten to Bui told us, "On August 19, 2018 E.C., around 5:30 AM, a large number of armed forces entered, supported by heavy weapons." "In the attack carried out by the militants surrounding the area, six demobilized defense forces and militias, and one farmer, a total of seven people, were killed," they explained. Another Suten resident who fled to Bui town told us, "The attackers are the armed groups that the government calls OLF-Shane." He added that after the group finished killing, they looted and vandalized shops before leaving the town on their own in the evening. This same armed group has previously carried out repeated attacks in areas called Suten, Tiya, and Mikael Semero; recently, lives were lost, and many were displaced from their homes. A resident of Bui town said, "Yesterday, the armed group controlled Suten town for about half a day," adding that the community is still in great fear and "we ask the federal government to intervene and protect the safety of citizens." Tikvah Ethiopia's attempt to get information from Sodo Woreda and East Gurage Zone police and security officials was unsuccessful due to their unwillingness and repeated postponements. Tikvah Ethiopia, August 20, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/107618

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