The dominant messaging app in Ethiopia, used far more widely than WhatsApp. Ethiopians use Telegram for personal chats, business communication, news channels, and even buying and selling goods through group channels.

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Available in these countries

Pro tips by country

Ethiopia: Join local Telegram groups for Addis Ababa events, restaurant recommendations, and expat communities. Search for 'Addis Ababa' in Telegram's group discovery to find active channels.

Tajikistan: Use Telegram to contact Pamir Highway homestays and shared jeep drivers.

Uzbekistan: Search Telegram for Tashkent and Samarkand traveler channels . goldmines for real-time tips.