Spirits giant Diageo has agreed to sell its 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana to Castel Group for $81 million, it said on Tuesday, continuing to refine its operating model in Africa.

Castel Group has agreed to acquire Diageo Plc’s stake in its Ghana unit and expand in the West African nation that’s just recovering from a debt crisis.

Drinks group Diageo is selling its subsidiary Guinness Ghana Breweries, days after denying reports that it was considering a sale of the entire Guinness brand. The London-listed company said on Monday it was selling its 80 per cent stake in the Ghana subsidiary to French wine group Castel,

With the announcement that it will sell its 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries plc to Castel Group for $81 million, Diageo plc is solidifying its alliance with the French beverage juggernaut throughout Africa.