Kenya's Telecom Giant Safaricom Launches In Ethiopia

Kenya's telecom giant Safaricom has launched its network in Ethiopia, becoming the first private operator in one of Africa's biggest markets. <br />Safaricom switched on its network and services in the capital Addis Ababa following network pilots in 10 cities. <br />Safaricom leads a consortium which includes South Africa’s Vodacom and the UK's Vodafone. <br />Its entry into the Ethiopian market comes after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took power in 2018 with a promise to liberalise the economy.