Orange Group has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, with its operations in Africa and the Middle East emerging as the fastest-growing region.
According to the company's results released today (29 July), EBITDAaL (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation after Leases) in the region surged by a remarkable 12.8%, marking the tenth consecutive half-year of double-digit growth.
Commenting on the results, Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer of the Orange group, said: “This remarkable performance was driven by access to our 4G and 5G networks, now used by more than half of our 167 million customers, as well as by the development of Orange Money and B2B growth.”
The Pan-African operator, which is also dominant in Francophone West and Central Africa, said this region also contributed significantly to Orange’s total revenue uplift, accounting for a $511 million (€469 million) increase, the largest among all markets.
Group-wide, Orange posted a 3.8% increase in EBITDAaL, reaching $6.2 million (€5.7 billion), and organic cash flow from telecom activities jumped 7.7% to $1.82 million (€1.67 billion). The performance prompted the group to upgrade its full-year guidance, now expecting EBITDAaL growth above 3%.
Across Africa and the Middle East, digital financial services, especially Orange Money, are proving to be key growth drivers, alongside rapid network expansion. The France-based company is investing heavily in infrastructure, with capital expenditure in telecom activities increasing to support expansion in high-potential regions like sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf.
In a nod to sustainability, Orange exceeded its 2025 emissions reduction target ahead of schedule, slashing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 41% compared to 2015. Notably, the group also signed its first progress plan with Camusat, a long-time telecom infrastructure partner in Africa and the Middle East, under its “Partners to Net Zero Carbon” initiative.
With more than 98 million mobile contracts and continued momentum in B2B, Orange is solidifying its footprint in markets where mobile connectivity and digital finance are accelerating socio-economic transformation.
“Orange’s strategy is not just about connectivity, it’s about catalysing digital inclusion, economic growth, and sustainable impact in Africa and the Middle East,” said Heydemann.
Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) has rapidly grown over the years to function in 18 countries, with over 161 million customers in the two regions, positioning it as one of the largest telecom operators on the continent.
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