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