Bharti Airtel's African venture has been a rollercoaster ride, starting with a bold move by chairman Sunil Mittal in 2008. Despite initial struggles, Airtel Africa has managed to establish a strong presence in 14 countries. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is making inroads into the African telecom market with 5G infrastructure solutions. As Airtel Africa faces currency woes, the stage is set for a potential showdown between the two telecom giants.
