to access chatGPT you need an openAI account. that can be opened by using either a google or a microsoft account. that part is easy but in order to activate your account you will be asked for a phone number. currently ethiopian numbers (+251) are not supported. so if you have a friend or relative abroad, you can input their number and have them send you the verification code via whatsapp or telegram. if you don't have someone abroad, you could try generating applications, but those rarely work