Axian Telecom to Acquire 80% Stake in Senegal’s Free, Strengthening Telecom Presence

In a strategic move, Axian Telecom has taken a significant step towards strengthening its presence in Senegal’s telecommunications market. The company recently signed an agreement to acquire an additional 40 percent stake in its joint venture, Free, in Senegal. Once the transaction is completed, Axian Telecom’s ownership in Free will rise to 80 percent, granting...

Senegal: Free highlights network achievements, plans

Free Senegal has announced it now provides 3G and 4G population coverage of approximately 96% and 90%, respectively, following total network investment of more than EUR200 million (USD217.6 million). Although the operator has deployed 2,500km of optical fibre to improve transmission, Free CEO Mamadou Mbengue noted the network still faces challenges, particularly in terms of data performance....

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