Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. In a social media post, President Ruto said Kenya and Ethiopia will keep strengthening their partnership while working to promote regional peace and security. He added that both nations have renewed their commitment to economic integration, digital advancement, and shared prosperity. He said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views on regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa. Beyond telecommunications, the leaders also discussed cooperation on peace, security, and African-led solutions to shared regional challenges, reinforcing the link between digital infrastructure, economic resilience, and long-term regional stability.

Source: Ethiopian News December 24, 2025 09:30 UTC