Orange H1: Africa & Middle East Outperform, Posting 12.8% Revenue Rise
The region has consistently delivered exceptional performance, contributing significantly to Orange's overall revenue and profitability.
Telecommunications giant Orange Group has reported solid financial results for the first half of 2025, with its Africa & Middle East operations continuing to serve as a key growth engine for the telecoms giant. The region recorded a robust 12.8% increase in EBITDAaL, marking the tenth consecutive half-year of double-digit growth. This performance was attributed to the ongoing expansion of 4G and 5G network usage—now reaching over half of Orange’s 167 million customers—alongside strong momentum in Orange Money and B2B services.
Group-wide, Orange posted an EBITDAaL of €5.7 billion in the first half, representing a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Organic cash flow from telecom activities rose 7.7% to €1.67 billion. Driven by this strong performance, Orange has revised its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting EBITDAaL growth of over 3%.
Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Group, highlighted Africa & Middle East’s contribution in her comments:
“I would also like to highlight our performance in Africa & Middle East, with a double-digit increase in EBITDAaL for the tenth consecutive half. 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.”
-Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Group.Â
Revenue from the Africa & Middle East region rose by €469 million, representing a 12.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The company also increased investment in the region, with capital expenditure rising to support expanding infrastructure and service delivery.
Beyond financials, Orange’s commitment to sustainability and digital inclusion in Africa and the Middle East was evident during the reporting period. The Group exceeded its 2025 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 41% cut compared to 2015 levels. It also advanced its “Partners to Net Zero Carbon” programme, signing a climate action plan with long-time infrastructure provider Camusat, which operates in the region.
Orange’s digital inclusion initiatives continue to reach scale, with 2.9 million people having received free digital skills training since 2021, many of whom are in emerging markets across Africa.
From a strategic perspective, Orange Business has launched a new defense and security division, including quantum cybersecurity services, further positioning itself as a trusted provider in critical digital infrastructure.
With strong commercial momentum across its footprint, especially in mobile and high-speed broadband, and a firm outlook for the rest of the year, Orange’s performance in Africa & Middle East reinforces the region’s pivotal role in the Group’s global ambitions.
The Group maintains its target of at least €3.6 billion in organic cash flow from telecom operations by year-end, with continued investment in infrastructure across its fastest-growing markets, notably in Africa and the Middle East.
