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Ethiopia : telecom sector opens to foreign competition

July, 17 2025 Ethiopia granted three new telecommunication licenses to multinational firms Global Partnership for Ethiopia (Safaricom-led consortium with key members: Vodafone, Vodacom, Sumitomo, CDC Group), ending Ethio Telecom’s monopoly. The liberalization is expected to improve internet access, drive #innovation in ICT, and generate $2 billion in new investments. This reform aligns Ethiopia with global standards and supports the government’s digital transformation strategy.

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