The Niger government has made an important decision regarding the telecommunications sector. On December 26, 2024, Minister of Communication, Post, and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, announced that the companies Camusat-Niger SARL and Aktivco-Niger have been banned nationwide. This decision prohibits these companies from carrying out any activities in Niger, and a strict ban has also been imposed on any individual or entity in Niger cooperating with them.
The reasons behind this decision concerning Camusat and Aktivco have not yet been clarified. Authorities have not provided a clear explanation for this radical move. However, the decision comes in a context where the Niger government is trying to strengthen its control over the telecommunications sector and offer preferential treatment to national players.
What are the implications for the sector?
This ban could have several consequences for the telecommunications market in Niger. The decision will likely halt energy projects related to telecommunication towers that are either under construction or in the planning phase by Camusat and Aktivco, leading to significant delays or cancellations.
Moreover, the decision raises several questions. What will be the impact of this ban on ongoing projects and employment? What alternatives will these two companies offer to their clients? These are questions that Nigerien authorities are expected to address in the coming days.
It is also important to note that Camusat and Aktivco are involved in major telecommunications projects in many African countries. Therefore, it is anticipated that Niger’s decision could have implications beyond its borders.
