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#DebreMarkos The Debre Markos King Teklehaymanot Airport was inaugurated. The Debre Markos airport, which had been closed for 30 years, was officially inaugurated today, July 5, 2018 E.C., by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.), after being modernized and upgraded. The airport is built on a length of 2,400 meters and a width of 30 meters, and can accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft such as Q400 and B737. Up to 3 flights per day are currently being operated. During the airport inauguration, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) stated in his speech that the airport will stimulate the local trade, investment, and tourism activities. The Prime Minister also provided an explanation regarding the peace situation in the area. "When we should collectively remove the bandits who have taken refuge in the Abay Valley area, Alidoro area, and refused to cross into Addis Ababa, it does not seem appropriate to me that we are increasing additional bandits, preventing us from going from here to support [the effort]," he said. "When we should ensure the peace and development of our people by uniting and cooperating to remove bandits everywhere, it is questionable and unacceptable for all of us that bandits are increasing in our villages and neighborhoods, reaching a point where people cannot move freely from place to place and work," he explained. Regarding the danger of division, he said, "Any person who divides by saying Amhara and Oromo will inevitably divide by saying Gojjam and Gondar; it will inevitably be called East Gojjam and West Gojjam; it will inevitably be called our village and their village; and finally, it will inevitably be said that we are not united by father but by mother; and when entering the house, it will not hesitate to divide by saying 'you are your mother's child, not my father's'; a society that keeps descending and dividing has no end." He explained, "It seems to start from the top, but as it goes deeper, it is a very bad practice and behavior that divides families, children of the same mother," and added, "The best and most beneficial thing is to discuss what divides us, forget minor issues, and gather and cooperate on major issues, at least to strive and try to achieve peace and development, which is the desire of all of us, together; any alternative to this will harm our country and our people." Although the opening of the airport is good, he pointed out that peace is extremely important so that citizens who cannot afford or do not want to buy airplane tickets can travel freely by land transport from Debre Markos to Bahir Dar or Addis Ababa. "Today, this airport has been inaugurated, and the start of 3 daily flights is a good thing. However, if those who cannot afford or do not want to pay for it wish to travel by transport from here to Bahir Dar or from here to Addis Ababa, peace is extremely important so that people can do that and their programs and desires are not disrupted," he said. "Our government, in cooperation with our people, has an open door, our hands are extended, our hearts are open for anyone who wants to discuss and talk. Let's get closer, let's discuss, let's talk, let's make our country peaceful; if there are issues that divide us, it is possible to discuss them in a peaceful, civilized political manner; any alternative to that will not benefit Ethiopia, will not benefit Amhara, will not benefit Gojjam, will not benefit East Gojjam," he conveyed. Tikvah Ethiopia July 5, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106865

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the modernized Debre Markos King Teklehaymanot Airport, emphasizing its economic benefits and the critical need for peace, unity, and an end to banditry in the region. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#DebreMarkos Debre Markos King Tekle Haimanot Airport! The Debre Markos Airport, which had been out of service for 30 years, was officially inaugurated today, July 5, 2018 E.C., by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) after being modernized, upgraded, and rebuilt. The airport was built with a length of 2,400 meters and a width of 30 meters, and it can accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft such as the Q400 and B737. Up to 3 flights per day are currently being operated there. During his speech at the airport's inauguration, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) indicated that the airport would stimulate local trade, investment, and tourism activities. The Prime Minister also provided an explanation regarding the peace situation in the area. "When we should collectively remove the bandits who have taken refuge in the Abay Valley area, Alidoro area, and are preventing passage to Addis Ababa, it does not seem appropriate to me that we are increasing the number of additional bandits, preventing us from going from here to support," he said. "When we should ensure the peace and development of our people by collectively coordinating and removing bandits everywhere, it is questionable and unacceptable for all of us that bandits are instead increasing in our villages and neighborhoods, reaching a point where people cannot move freely from place to place and work," he stated. Regarding the danger of division, he said, "Anyone who divides by saying Amhara and Oromo will inevitably divide by saying Gojjam and Gondar; they will inevitably say East Gojjam and West Gojjam; they will inevitably say our village and their village; and finally, they will inevitably say we are united by mother but not by father; when they enter the house, they will not hesitate to divide by saying 'you are your mother's child, not my father's'; a society that keeps descending and dividing has no end." He explained, "It seems to start from the top, but as it progresses, it is a very evil practice and behavior that divides families, even children of the same mother." He added, "The best and most beneficial thing is to discuss what divides us, forget minor issues, and gather and cooperate on major issues, at least to strive and try to achieve the peace and development that all of us desire together; any alternative to this will harm our country and our people." Although the opening of the airport is good, he pointed out that peace is extremely essential for citizens who cannot or do not wish to buy airplane tickets to be able to travel freely by land transport from Debre Markos to Bahir Dar or Addis Ababa. "Today, the inauguration of this airport and the start of 3 daily flights is a good thing. However, for those who cannot or do not wish to pay for it, and want to travel by transport from here to Bahir Dar or from here to Addis Ababa, peace is extremely essential to enable them to do so, and for people not to disrupt their programs and desires," he said. He conveyed a message saying, "Our government, in cooperation with our people, has an open door for anyone who wishes to discuss and converse; our hands are extended, our hearts are open. Let us come closer, discuss, and converse to bring peace to our country; if there are issues that divide us, it is possible to discuss them in a peaceful, civilized political manner; any alternative to this will not benefit Ethiopia, will not benefit Amhara, will not benefit Gojjam, will not benefit East Gojjam." Tikvah Ethiopia July 5, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106856

tldr: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the modernized Debre Markos Airport, emphasizing its economic boost and the crucial need for peace and unity to ensure free movement and development. He warned against division and called for dialogue to resolve conflicts for the nation's benefit. #Politics @ByteTikvah

#ForYourInformation#AddisAbabaRoads will be closed starting from 11:30 PM.Tomorrow, July 12, 2026 E.C., a 5-kilometer road race will be held in Addis Ababa, coordinated by the Addis Ababa Youth and Sports Bureau.The race will start at Meskel Square, pass through Leghar, Mexico Square, Wabi Shebelle Hotel, National Theatre, Ethiopia Hotel, Commercial Bank, Gandhi Hospital, Gion Hotel, and finish back at Meskel Square.From the start of the race until its completion:- From Olympia Square to Meskel Square (Olympia Square)- From Tilahun Square to San Jose light (Tilahun Square) for heavy vehicles Agona Cinema- From AU light to Mexico Square (Tyit Bet junction)- From Parliament light to Conson turn (Parliament light)- From Conson turn to Gabriel (Conson turn)- From Tyit Bet to Gabriel from the back (Tyit Bet turn)- From Women's Square to Kazanchis (Women's Square)- From Women's Square to Kazanchis Total (Women's Square)- From 22 Square or Zerihun Building to Urael Square (Zerihun Building junction)- From Gazebo Square to Denbel (at Gazebo Square)- From Kirkos Church junction to Leghar light (Kirkos Church Nerk Tera)- From Landmark Hospital turn to Genet Hotel or to Genet light (Landmark Hospital junction)- From Crooked Building to Mexico Square (Crooked Building junction)- From AU light to Mexico Square (Mexico Tyit Factory junction)- From High Court Square to Mexico Square (High Court Square)- From Senga Tera 40/60 to Senga Tera light (Senga Tera 40/60 turn)- From Goma Kuteba light to National Theatre (Goma Kuteba light)- From Meteorology turn to Post Office light (Meteorology turn)- From Tikur Anbessa Shell to Immigration (Tikur Anbessa Shell)- From Gola Mikael junction to Immigration (Gola Mikael junction)- From Country Administration light to National Theatre (Country Administration light)- From Commercial Printing to Orma Garage (Commercial Printing junction) ... The Addis Ababa Police General Department has announced that these roads will be closed from Sunday at 11:30 PM until the end of the program.Parking of vehicles, whether for a short or long time, is prohibited on the specified routes.July 11, 2026 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106847

tldr: Addis Ababa will host a 5K road race on July 12, 2026, organized by the Youth and Sports Bureau, starting and ending at Meskel Square. Roads along the race route will be closed from 11:30 PM on July 11 until the event's conclusion, with parking prohibited. #Sport @ByteTikvah

Ethiopians reported that anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have started house-to-house searches and harassment. Ethiopians living there stated that anti-immigrant groups operating in South Africa have started going house-to-house, apprehending immigrants, and handing them over to the police. It is known that many citizens of other countries, including Ethiopians, have been arrested so far. Ethiopians in South Africa told Tikvah Ethiopia that after June 30, shop looting has intensified in various areas. They also indicated that there were heightened threats during the protest scheduled to take place every Thursday. They further explained that in the past two or three days, these same anti-immigrant groups have been going house-to-house, apprehending and harassing immigrants, and forcibly handing them over to the police, telling them "arrest them." An Ethiopian living in Johannesburg stated that these anti-immigrants had previously entered and conducted searches and inspections even in previously untouched areas of Johannesburg, adding that they had heard the group also broke into houses in other cities where they suspected undocumented immigrants were hiding. Furthermore, they informed Tikvah Ethiopia that they heard from Ethiopians that Ethiopian businesses were looted and set on fire during robberies in Witbank city, Mpumalanga province. An Ethiopian community coordinator in South Africa advised Ethiopians to exchange information and be careful until this difficult time passes, and also called on all Ethiopians to pray for them. The anti-immigrants announced that they would continue their protests every Thursday until their demand for undocumented migrants to leave the country is met. They are also threatening to apprehend immigrants themselves and hand them over to the police if the police fail to enforce it. Tikvah Ethiopia, July 4, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106845

tldr: Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa are harassing and arresting immigrants, including Ethiopians, and looting businesses, threatening continued action. #World @ByteTikvah

"Whether we exist or not, our revenge is inevitable" - Mojtaba Khamenei "[If I am killed] an attack that will completely destroy Iran for one year has been ordered" - Trump The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has collapsed, and the leaders of the two countries are exchanging threats. Iranian spiritual leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose father was killed in an attack launched by the US and Israel, stated that avenging his father's blood is "inevitable." The 54-year-old spiritual leader said, "This revenge is our nation's will. It must be carried out without a doubt." He added, "This matter does not depend on my existence or that of other officials. Whether we exist or not, this matter is inevitable." The spiritual leader did not attend his father's funeral but conveyed in a written message that avenging his father's blood is certain. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump threatened, "1000 missiles are aimed and ready against the Islamic Republic of Iran." Trump, stating that Iran has threatened to kill him, announced that if this happens, an order has been given for an attack that will completely destroy Iran for one year, and the US military is ready. The information was reported by Deutsche Welle Radio, citing AFP. July 4, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106843

tldr: The ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, with leaders exchanging severe threats. Mojtaba Khamenei vowed "inevitable" revenge for his father's death, while Trump threatened a year-long destructive attack on Iran if he is killed. #World @ByteTikvah

🎓"All degree graduates from 2010 E.C. to 2015 E.C. are to be re-examined to verify their educational credentials" is false and misleading information being circulated.The information being spread on various social media pages (Facebook and TikTok) by distorting a new draft directive prepared and made public for comment by the FDRE Education and Training Authority, stating that "all students who graduated with first, second, and third degrees from 2010 to 2015 E.C. without taking an exit exam will be re-examined to verify their educational credentials" is completely false and misleading to the public.Who exactly does the directive, which was made public for comment, apply to?This directive/procedure applies *only* to those who graduated with a former diploma (10+3, 12+2, or Technical and Vocational Level 4 training) but obtained a first degree, second degree (MA), or third degree (PhD) *without* having a Level 4 Competency Assessment (COC).These citizens must take and pass an exam based on their current educational level/degree to verify their educational credentials.In short, it applies to or is enforceable for: - Those who studied and graduated with a degree without taking a Professional Competency Assessment (COC) exam before entering degree education. - Students who took the Professional Competency Assessment (COC) exam *after* enrolling in degree education.This directive does not apply to citizens who entered through regular admission requirements (for example, by passing 12th grade), or those who started with a diploma, passed a COC exam, and then obtained a degree. Their educational credentials will be verified as before, without any additional exams.It is known that the directive is currently in draft form and is open for public comment until July 13, 2018 E.C.Tikvah EthiopiaAddis AbabaJuly 4, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106841

tldr: Ethiopian authorities deny rumors of re-exams for all 2010-2015 degree graduates. The draft directive only targets diploma holders who pursued degrees without prior Competency Assessment (COC) certification. Others' credentials will be verified without additional exams. #Education @ByteTikvah

A draft directive that requires degree graduates who completed their education between 2010-2015 E.C. without a Certificate of Competency (COC) to pass an exam corresponding to their educational level to verify their academic credentials has been opened for public comment. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Education and Training Authority has opened a new draft directive, said to improve the process of issuing higher education credentials and equivalency assessment, for public comment. The Authority has called on the education community and stakeholders to provide feedback on this draft, which is prepared to amend "Education Credential Verification and Equivalency Assessment Directive No. 990/2016". According to the Authority, this amendment directive is necessary to make the process of verifying academic credentials issued by higher education institutions fair, efficient, and transparent. It is specifically designed to fill gaps observed in the equivalency assessment and authentication processes. This directive will apply to students who studied at both public and private higher education institutions operating in Ethiopia and graduated between 2010 E.C. and 2015 E.C. Its applicability: 1. Graduates who studied for a degree without taking the Certificate of Competency (COC) exam before entering degree programs. 2. And it includes students who took the Certificate of Competency (COC) after enrolling in degree programs. For graduates with a first degree who have original training certificates or diplomas and transcripts verified by the Authority or by federal or regional Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, but lack a Level Four Competency Framework (COC), for their academic credentials to be verified: 👉 Students holding a first, second, or third degree (from 2010 E.C. to 2015 E.C.) must sit for and pass an exam prepared by the Minister, corresponding to their educational level. 👉 For students who graduated starting from 2015 E.C., their academic credentials will only be verified upon confirmation that they have taken and passed the Exit Exam. 👉 From the time this amended directive comes into effect, any higher education institution must admit and teach students only by following the admission criteria issued by the Ministry of Education or any relevant body. According to the directive's interpretation, "giving an exam corresponding to their educational level" means an exam given to those who hold a first, second, or third degree without a Level Four Certificate of Competency, based on their current or held degree, to verify their academic credentials upon passing the exam. The Authority has officially presented this draft directive for discussion before its approval. Accordingly, the comment period for the draft will be from Sene 29, 2018 E.C. to Hamle 13, 2018 E.C. Comments can be submitted via the link provided by the Authority (https://forms.gle/ndRhodE2yoHSn2P5A) or by email (info@eta.et). Tikvah Ethiopia Hamle 3, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106838

tldr: Ethiopia's Education Authority proposes a draft directive requiring graduates from 2010-2015 E.C. without a COC to pass an exam for degree verification, open for public comment. #Education @ByteTikvah

It is known that the 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national examination will be given in 6 rounds. So far, the exam has been given to natural science students in 3 rounds, both online and on paper, starting from Sene 23, 2018 E.C. The 3rd round of natural science students' exams was given from Hamle 1 to 3, 2018 E.C., and concluded today. Higher education institutions that administered the exam also announced that students in the Tigray region properly took their online exams. For the national exam, the 4th round of social science exams will be given for 3 consecutive days, from Monday, Hamle 6 to 8, 2018 E.C., on paper and computer. The exam will continue in the 5th and 6th rounds until Hamle 16, 2018 E.C. (on computer) and then conclude. On the other hand, for students in the Tigray region who did not take their exams on paper, it will be given from Hamle 22 to Hamle 24, 2018 E.C. Hamle 3, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106835

tldr: Ethiopia's 2018 E.C. 12th-grade national exam continues, with social science exams set for Hamle 6-8 and special paper exams for Tigray students from Hamle 22-24. #Education @ByteTikvah

It was announced that the road from Jemo 1 to Jemo 3 will be closed for 15 days due to urgent construction around Lafto Hospital. The Addis Ababa City Roads Authority announced that it is carrying out urgent box culvert construction around Lafto Hospital to prevent flood risks. It stated that to complete the construction quickly and open it for service, the road from Jemo One traffic light to Jemo Three roundabout will be completely closed for traffic for 15 consecutive days starting tomorrow, July 4, 2018 E.C. Therefore: - Drivers using the road from Jemo One traffic light to Jemo Three roundabout should travel behind Lafto Hospital to Jemo Three roundabout. - Drivers traveling from Jemo Three roundabout to Jemo One can travel via Hachalu Hundessa Street through Varnero roundabout, the authority indicated. July 3, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106833

tldr: The Addis Ababa City Roads Authority is closing the Jemo 1 to Jemo 3 road for 15 days from July 4, 2018 E.C., for urgent flood-prevention construction near Lafto Hospital, with detours provided. #Local @ByteTikvah

"The legal contract amendment will last for 2 years" - Office. It is recalled that the annual rent increase ceiling for the 2019 budget year in Addis Ababa was approved at 11.5 percent. Increasing above this rate is strictly prohibited, and the legal contract amendment will last for 2 years, announced the Addis Ababa City Housing Development and Administration Bureau. "Village contracts" made outside of legal procedures are prohibited, and penalties will be imposed on parties who do not renew contracts and violate the law. If their contract renewal period expires and both landlord and tenant live together without renewing for up to 2 months, a penalty of 1 month's rent will be imposed on them. Those who stay for 3 months or more without renewing their contract will pay a penalty of 2 months' rent. Those who bring in a new tenant but do not renew and register the contract will be fined 1 month's rent. Furthermore, if it is confirmed through tip-offs or monitoring that they have not renewed or registered their contract, the office announced that they will be subject to a penalty ranging from 1 to 3 months' rent. It is stated that rent contract renewals can be done at sub-city, woreda offices, or "Mesob" digital one-stop service centers. July 3, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106829

tldr: Addis Ababa's Housing Bureau set an 11.5% annual rent increase ceiling and a two-year contract amendment period. Non-compliance, including unregistered or "village contracts," will incur penalties of 1-3 months' rent. #Local @ByteTikvah

"The necessary budget has been secured and the students have been allowed to stay on campus" - Addis Ababa UniversityIt is recalled that students from the Tigray region, who are pursuing their education at Addis Ababa University, stated that they cannot return to their families due to "compulsory military recruitment" and security concerns in the region; they had appealed through Tikvah Ethiopia for the university administration to allow them summer accommodation (dormitory).It is also recalled that in their complaint sent to Tikvah Ethiopia, the students stated that returning to the region, beyond physical safety concerns, could completely interrupt their ongoing higher education journey.Tikvah Ethiopia has learned from the students that they have been allowed to spend the summer on campus.They informed us that following their complaint, they have been allowed to stay on campus, receiving necessary food and dorm services until the next academic year.Addis Ababa University's Communication Director, Dr. Elias Worku, confirmed this to Tikvah Ethiopia.The director said, "The necessary budget has been secured and the students have been allowed to stay on campus."Addis Ababa University's Academic Vice President, Dr. Jeylu Umer, confirmed that the students are on campus.He confirmed that their complaint has been addressed and that necessary arrangements will continue to be made.Tikvah Ethiopia asked Dr. Eba Mijena, Chief Executive of Academic Affairs at the Ministry of Education, "Did you receive the complaint from the university students? What about the case of students from the Tigray region studying in other universities?"In response, he stated that no such complaint has been received from university students so far, and that they would investigate if similar complaints arise.Tikvah EthiopiaJuly 3, 2018 E.C. Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106827

tldr: Addis Ababa University has approved summer campus accommodation and services for students from Tigray, who feared returning home due to compulsory military recruitment and security concerns. #Education @ByteTikvah

"In this high cost of living, it's better if those who have served the country and are owed for their pension money, which can't even buy oil, are not tormented like this" - Pensioners Today, in Hawassa city, at the doors of various banks, a larger number of elderly mothers and fathers than usual were seen queuing, and Tikvah Ethiopia Hawassa family tried to investigate the matter. We observed many pensioners queuing and some sitting, waiting for their turn at various bank branches, and Tikvah Ethiopia spoke to them about the reason for the queue and the current situation. According to the pensioners, previously, pension contract renewal and counting were carried out annually starting from July, and payments were made concurrently. This year, however, banks told them "you will not be paid your pension money unless you renew," which led to the large queues and waiting lines. Although an SMS text message sent to pensioners through banks by the Ethiopian Social Security Agency stated that pension ID renewal would take place from July 1, 2018 E.C. to September 30, 2019 E.C., pensioners and pension beneficiaries explained to Tikvah Ethiopia that banks are unwilling to provide them service, saying "payment will not be made if you don't renew." One former army member and government farm worker who spoke to Tikvah Ethiopia said, "In this high cost of living, it would have been better if those who have served the country and are owed for their pension money, which can't even buy oil, were not tormented like this." He added, "If it had been stated in the short text message sent earlier that the service is not as before, by limiting the date, and that pensioners would not be paid if they didn't renew their IDs, the queue and waiting line would not have been this long." Another commentator said, "The service provided by some bank employees seems like charity and subsidy, not a pension right; these benefactors of the country are treated in an undignified manner." He added, "Young and adult people currently working should understand that this life will be theirs tomorrow and should care for, assist, and even thank these helpless elderly, disabled, and even sick people." What was the agency's response? Tikvah Ethiopia asked Ato Teshome Babsa, Head of the Southern Region of the Government Employees Social Security Administration, about the matter. Ato Teshome Babsa said, "The period from July 1, 2018 E.C. to September 30, 2019 E.C. is the general renewal period," and added, "However, an announcement was posted earlier stating that pension beneficiaries should complete their renewal by July 30, 2018 E.C. only." Ato Teshome said, "Payment will not be withheld until July 30, 2018 E.C.," and added, "After July 30, banks can only withhold payment if a letter of suspension is written by the agency to stop payments for those who have not renewed." When asked about the SMS message regarding renewal until September 30, 2019 E.C., Ato Teshome said, "The bank follows its own procedure, and we follow ours." He added, "On our part, to assist pensioners, we assigned agency experts by sending them to each bank branch from July 1-3 for renewal." Tikvah Ethiopia's attempt to get a response and clarification from branch managers of the banks where the queues were observed was unsuccessful for now. However, it noted that the queues and waiting lines are due to both parties failing to communicate a coordinated and clear message to pension beneficiaries. Tikvah Ethiopia July 2, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106825

tldr: Pensioners in Hawassa are facing long queues and payment denials at banks due to conflicting information regarding pension ID renewal deadlines. Banks demand immediate renewal, while the Social Security Agency provided a longer timeframe via SMS, causing confusion and hardship for beneficiaries. #Local @ByteTikvah

The former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian political and religious leader whom America and Israel killed at the end of last February, was buried today. On February 28, 2026, the day Israel and America launched a war against Iran, they killed Khamenei's daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, and 11 officials, in addition to Khamenei. His wife was also severely wounded and later died. Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader of Iran who took over Khamenei's power, was wounded that day. Although Mojtaba has taken the position of Supreme Leader, he has not appeared in public until today. He was not present at his father's farewell ceremony last week nor at today's funeral. Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for over 30 years, was buried today in the holy burial site of Mashhad in the country's northeast. Mashhad is also Khamenei's birthplace. Hours before Khamenei's body was taken to the burial site, the American military destroyed various Iranian infrastructure networks, including the railway line connecting the capital Tehran with the city of Mashhad. Nevertheless, hundreds of thousands of Iranian people flooded the city of Mashhad to attend the funeral. The crowd traveled to the burial site, waving red flags, a symbol of a call for revenge. The information is from Deutsche Welle radio station. Hamlé 2, 2018 EC. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106818

tldr: Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried today in Mashhad, reportedly killed by US and Israeli forces on February 28, 2026, drawing huge crowds seeking revenge. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Welwalo Adigrat University became champion.In the 2018 Ethiopian Cup final, Welwalo Adigrat University managed to defeat Sidama Bunna with a score of 2-0.The winning goals for Welwalo Adigrat University were scored by Ghanaian striker Konkoni Hafiz and Beyene Banja.Welwalo Adigrat University has managed to become the Ethiopian Cup winner for the first time in its history.Welwalo Adigrat University will represent Ethiopia in the African Confederation Cup next year.Tikvah SportHamlé 2, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethsport Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106815

tldr: Welwalo Adigrat University secured their first-ever Ethiopian Cup title by defeating Sidama Bunna 2-0 in the 2018 final. This victory qualifies them to represent Ethiopia in next year's African Confederation Cup. #Sport @ByteTikvah

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that there is no permit issued or agreement made for processed beef from Uganda to enter Ethiopia. The Ministry of Agriculture provided clarification regarding information circulating in various media outlets and social media, stating that "Uganda has started exporting its processed beef product to Ethiopia for the first time, supported by a trade agreement." The Ministry officially announced that there is no import trade permit issued or bilateral agreement made by Uganda concerning the said matter. Dr. Fikru Regassa, State Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development Sector at the Ministry of Agriculture, in his clarification regarding the issue, emphasized that it is not clearly known how this information could have leaked and that the situation poses a significant risk to the sector, thus requiring strict investigation and verification. "No permit has been issued by me. There is no memorandum of understanding regarding Uganda, similar to the one with Brazil," he stated. The State Minister added, "Perhaps it's 'smuggled' /illegally/, or something else, but nothing has been authorized by the agricultural authority or the Ministry of Agriculture for import. If there are other options, they need to be looked into and verified." Dr. Fikru, in his explanation regarding the country's overall trade direction and free market principles, clarified that at a time when Africa is building a continental free trade zone, it is not possible to prevent any producer from selling or trading their products. The State Minister, noting that a "let me be the only one to sell" approach does not align with free market principles, stated that Ethiopia should focus on increasing domestic production as much as possible, improving product quality, and enhancing the competitiveness of local producers. Accordingly, he explained that there will be a system where producers of quality products can sell competitively in the market, and consumers can buy what they desire. On the other hand, Dr. Fikru provided clarification to address the misunderstanding regarding the trade relationship with Brazil, stating that the agreement with Brazil is not for meat products but for improving the domestic poultry farming sector. Accordingly, he clarified that the product being imported from abroad is fertilized eggs (embryos) intended to produce parent chicks for breed improvement, not eggs or meat for consumption. The State Minister mentioned that this process is being implemented to fill the domestic chick demand gap and sustainably increase local productivity, explaining that while the import of fertilized eggs has not yet started on a large scale, a system has been established for them to be imported, hatched, and supplied to the market when there is a shortage of chicks domestically. Tikvah Ethiopia July 2, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106807

tldr: Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture denied issuing permits or agreements for processed beef imports from Uganda, refuting widespread media reports. State Minister Dr. Fikru Regassa called for an investigation into the false information, stressing the importance of boosting domestic production and competitiveness. He also clarified that a Brazil trade agreement is for importing fertilized eggs for poultry breed improvement, not for meat. #Politics @ByteTikvah

Welwalo Adigrat University became champion. In the 2018 Ethiopian Cup final, Welwalo Adigrat University managed to defeat Sidama Bunna with a score of 2-0. The winning goals for Welwalo Adigrat University were scored by Ghanaian striker Konkoni Hafiz and Beyene Banja. Welwalo Adigrat University has managed to become the Ethiopian Cup winner for the first time in its history. Welwalo Adigrat University will represent Ethiopia in the African Confederation Cup next year. Tikvah Sport July 2, 2018 E.C. @tikvahethsport Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106805

tldr: Welwalo Adigrat University secured their first-ever Ethiopian Cup title by defeating Sidama Bunna 2-0, with goals from Konkoni Hafiz and Beyene Banja. This historic victory qualifies them to represent Ethiopia in next year's African Confederation Cup. #Sport @ByteTikvah

#Update"Three suspects have been arrested. ... Efforts are being made to ignite the issue on social media" - PoliceAxum City Police announced that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged assassination attempt on two archbishops in the Tigray region.In a statement issued by the police on July 1, 2018 E.C., it was confirmed that only one shot was fired on June 30, 2018 E.C. within the residential compound of the archbishops.According to the police statement, the shot was fired by a security guard of the institution, and along with the security guard identified as the main suspect, two other suspects have also been apprehended.The police stated, "No criminal act can escape the eyes of the public and the police," and announced that an investigation team has been established to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring it to justice.Furthermore, it was mentioned that efforts are being made on social media to present the issue out of context and to incite it, and the public was urged to only use verified information provided by relevant authorities.Tikvah EthiopiaJuly 2, 2018 E.C.@tikvahethiopia Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106801

tldr: Axum City Police arrested three suspects, including a security guard, for an alleged assassination attempt on two archbishops in Tigray, confirming one shot was fired. Police also warned against social media efforts to misrepresent the incident. #Crime @ByteTikvah

"The company fired us instead of protecting us" - Complainants👉 "Guards are voluntary, no one forces them. We have not fired any employee!" - Commercial Nominees⚫️ "No one has officially reported 'this happened to me' to us; however, we have heard rumors that they were told 'train and fight', but no such request has been submitted to our district" - CommunicationBank security guards in Dembecha Town Administration, West Gojjam Zone, have filed a complaint with Tikvah Ethiopia, stating that in addition to their regular duties, they are facing severe pressure, imprisonment, beatings, and expulsion from the town by local security forces for refusing to fight as militia "for the peace and security of the area." The employees bitterly stated that although they reported the injustices they faced to their employer, Commercial Nominees, the company fired them instead of providing protection, exposing themselves and their families to severe hardship.However, the Human Resources Administration of Commercial Nominees Debre Markos branch refutes this accusation. The company stated: "Guards are voluntary, no one forces them. We have not fired any employee; however, in Dembecha town, they are under pressure in a unique way compared to other areas. In addition to their bank security duties, they are being told 'join the militia and fight'; there are those who voluntarily serve during their off-hours and also those who have abandoned their jobs and fled."Among the complainants, an employee who served as a bank security professional for 8 years stated that despite explaining their lack of desire and capacity due to illness, they were imprisoned for two weeks, beaten, and fired from their job for not accepting the additional public duty, and now only wish to perform their regular security work. Conversely, the company admitted that the town's leaders, who want the guards to assist for the peace of the country and people in Dembecha town, asked, "Why don't you make your guards help us?" However, the company stated that it is responding "It is not possible due to the current difficult situation" and is negotiating with the leaders for the guards to focus only on their security work.Another complainant is a 13-year bank security guard who faithfully served as a military member for 10 years and lost one eye during the Northern War. He bitterly stated that due to his physical disability, he cannot accept additional duties, and being expelled from the town, even preventing him from doing manual labor, has left him unable to feed his children, forcing him to scatter his family among relatives. The employees also indicated that three of their colleagues who were forced to undertake duties related to the current situation in the area have lost their lives. According to the guards, employees named 50 Alaka Linger Belete (Commercial Bank), 10 Alaka Yihune Bekalu (Abyssinia Bank), and Dejen Baweke (Tsedey Bank) were killed. Regarding this, Commercial Nominees Debre Markos branch provided an explanation, stating that among the three employees reported dead, only one died while deployed for local peace and security, while the other two died due to natural illness.The employees, who state they have been barred from entering Dembecha town for nearly a year, explained that any guard found entering the town is beaten and imprisoned, accused of being a "Fano spokesperson," and pleaded for justice to be able to work even day jobs to raise their children, asserting they have no connection with any group. Commercial Nominees stated the impediment that despite repeatedly negotiating with the town's leaders to resolve the issue, the leaders still maintain a "help us" stance, and furthermore, due to frequent changes in le... Original Post: https://t.me/tikvahethiopia/106800

tldr: Dembecha bank guards face forced militia duty by local forces, resulting in abuse, dismissals, and deaths, with their employer and officials providing conflicting accounts. #Local @ByteTikvah