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IHS Exits Latin America, Clearing Path for MTN Full Takeover

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedMobile, Telecom & ConnectivityPan-AfricanAug 8, 2026

IHS Towers has completed its exit from Latin American operations, clearing a key structural obstacle as MTN's full takeover of the tower company moves closer to finalisation. The divestiture reshapes the geographic footprint of Africa's largest independent tower infrastructure group ahead of the transaction closing.

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IHS exits Latin America as MTN takeover moves closer · techcabal.com · T1

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Aug 8, 2026This story
IHS Exits LatAm, MTN Closer
IHS completes its Latin America exit, removing a structural obstacle to MTN's full takeover of Africa's largest independent tower group.
Aug 6, 2026✦ Take
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