Conakry, Guinea, 14th November, 2025 — Guinea and Sierra Leone have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to eliminate mobile roaming charges between the two countries, marking a major step toward regional digital integration.
The agreement was formalized in Conakry during the Transform Africa 2025 Summit, held alongside the 15th session of the African Regulators’ Council (CAR-15). It aims to remove roaming fees on both voice calls and mobile data, while also establishing technical coordination between telecom operators to harmonize call termination rates and improve service quality along shared borders.
“This agreement reflects our commitment to seamless connectivity and regional cooperation,” said a joint statement from the two delegations. “It will benefit citizens, businesses, and cross-border communities who rely on affordable and reliable mobile services.”
This is the second telecommunications pact signed by Guinea and Sierra Leone within a year. In November 2024, both countries agreed to interconnect their national internet backbone networks, a move designed to boost digital infrastructure and support bilateral data exchange.
The latest deal aligns with a broader West African push to expand free roaming across borders. In recent months, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Liberia have signed similar agreements, underscoring a shared regional goal to lower communication barriers and foster economic integration.
Telecom regulators say the initiative will not only reduce costs for consumers but also strengthen digital inclusion and cross-border trade.
The agreement is expected to be implemented in phases, with technical teams from both countries working closely to ensure smooth rollout and compliance with regional standards.
