Across Africa and the Middle East regions characterized by rapid population growth and accelerating digital adoption, Orange is emerging as a pivotal force behind inclusive development. By expanding access to connectivity, financial services, and sustainable energy, the company is enabling millions to participate more fully in the digital economy.
A Strategic Vision for Sustainable Growth
Operating in over 15 countries, Orange Africa and the Middle East serve more than 150 million customers, a number expected to grow as mobile usage deepens. In 2025, the region generated approximately €8 billion in revenue, reinforcing its role as a vital growth engine for the Orange Group.
Central to this momentum is Orange’s new strategic plan 2026 – 2030, “Trust the Future,” which underscores the company’s commitment to building long-term trust with customers and partners while delivering reliable, secure, and inclusive services at scale. The strategy is structured around three core ambitions:
Our Three Ambitions in Action
1. Customer Intimacy:
Leverage our strong brand to increase customer base, loyalty, and differentiation. We aim to deepen our relationships with customers by providing reliable, secure, and inclusive services that meet their evolving needs.
2. Innovative Growth:
Capture opportunities in B2C and B2B markets and manage our unique infrastructure assets for value. This involves expanding connectivity through extensive 4G and 5G networks, investing in infrastructure, and developing digital ecosystems like Orange Money and Max it to foster financial inclusion and digital empowerment.
3. Excellence at Scale:
Strengthen operational excellence and leverage scale for efficiency. We focus on infrastructure investments, sustainable energy solutions, and training programs to support human development, ensuring long-term, sustainable growth across the region.
Connectivity as a Catalyst for Development
Connectivity remains the foundation of Orange’s impact. The company has achieved extensive 4G coverage across all markets, with 5G services operational in seven African countries and additional rollouts underway. Nearly 100 million customers now use Orange’s 4G network, reflecting a significant shift toward data-driven digital lifestyles.
This expansion is supported by substantial infrastructure investments. Large-scale backbone projects, including cross-border fiber networks spanning thousands of kilometers, are strengthening regional resilience and enabling faster, more affordable connectivity for businesses, governments, and individuals. Orange invests over €1 billion annually in network infrastructure, data Centers, and international connectivity, demonstrating a sustained commitment to regional development.
Financial Inclusion and Digital Ecosystems
Beyond connectivity, Orange is transforming financial inclusion through its flagship service, Orange Money, which now boasts 47 million active users. In many markets, it has become an essential financial lifeline, allowing individuals and small businesses to send and receive money, pay bills, and conduct transactions without traditional banking access. With digital payments on the rise, the platform is projected to surpass 60 million users in the coming years.
Complementing this ecosystem is Max it, Orange’s all-in-one digital super app that integrates telecom services, payments, and everyday digital tools. With over 20 million active users across 16 countries, Max it simplifies access to essential services, especially in markets where smartphones are the primary gateway to the digital economy.
Empowering Youth and Supporting Entrepreneurship
Human development is at the heart of Orange’s “Trust the Future” strategy. Since 2019, the company has trained approximately 1.4 million young people through a network of 50 Orange Digital Centers and partnerships with 167 universities across Africa and the Middle East. These initiatives provide digital skills training, entrepreneurship support, and startup acceleration. To date, more than 450 startups have been supported, and around 40% of Orange’s regional workforce has participated in social impact programs.
With one of the youngest populations in the world, demand for digital skills continues to outpace supply. Orange aims to support over three million young people by the end of the decade as its programs expand further.
Extending Impact Beyond Telecommunications
Orange is also committed to extending its impact through Orange Energies, delivering clean, mobile-enabled energy solutions to households and small businesses, particularly in underserved communities. Sustainability remains a guiding principle: over 30% of Orange’s network sites in the region are now powered by solar energy, with this share expected to grow steadily in line with the company’s environmental commitments.
A Long-Term Partner for Transformation
In Morocco, where Orange has operated for over 20 years, the company serves nearly 20 million customers and continues to position the country as a strategic digital hub. Ongoing investments in infrastructure and data Centers are strengthening both national connectivity and regional capabilities.
As Africa and the Middle East evolve, Orange believes that trust will be its most valuable differentiator. Through the “Trust the Future” strategy, the company is not only expanding networks and services but also reinforcing its role as a long-term partner in economic and social transformation. Orange Sierra Leone plays a vital role in advancing the “Trust the Future” strategy within the region. By expanding digital infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion through Orange Money, and supporting youth empowerment initiatives, Orange Sierra Leone can contribute significantly to the company’s overarching goals.
For millions of users, technology remains invisible, what truly matters is that connections are reliable, transactions seamless, and energy accessible. At scale, these everyday experiences are shaping a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future.
Orange is committed to people, society, and the environment, driving digital, financial, and energy inclusion across Africa and the Middle East, and empowering communities to thrive in the digital age.