07 February 2025

The Nigerien government has announced the ban on the activities of Camusat-Niger SARL and its subsidiary Aktivco-Niger throughout the national territory.

The Minister of Communication, Posts and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, said that “no individual or company in Niger is authorized to collaborate with them or use their services.”

The ban comes two months after South African investment fund Vantage Capital invested $71.6 million in Camusat to support its expansion in Africa and meet growing needs for telecoms infrastructure to improve access to digital technologies.

The government’s decision with immediate effect could have major repercussions on ongoing projects, including the electrification of telecom towers, where Camusat and Aktivco were heavily involved. The economic and social impact of this decision, in terms of jobs and continuity of services, remains to be observed in the coming weeks.