MTN era ends as Guinea assumes 100% ownership of Areeba
- Guinea has officially taken full control of Areeba, making it a state-owned telecom operator.
- MTN's exit from Guinea was a lengthy process involving regulatory disputes and pressure from authorities.
- Areeba is now a public limited firm with operational autonomy under state control.
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