Orange Expands Digital Growth and Connectivity Across Africa and Middle East

Orange is expanding its business operations across Africa and the Middle East by diversifying into digital services and infrastructure beyond traditional telecommunications, according to reports from Agence Ecofin and Midi Madagasikara. The company is focusing on digital inclusion and “digital sovereignty” through the development of a global network spanning undersea cables, terrestrial links, and satellite connectivity.

Orange Diversification into Non-Telecom Digital Services

Orange is actively strengthening its growth drivers in Africa by moving beyond its core mobile and internet connectivity business. Agence Ecofin reports that the company is integrating digital services to foster more inclusive growth across the region.

Infrastructure Investment and Digital Sovereignty

To support this expansion, Orange is investing in a multi-layered connectivity architecture. According to We Are Tech, the company is building a global network that integrates sea, land, and space assets to ensure digital sovereignty.

This infrastructure strategy includes:

Corporate Social Responsibility and the 2025 Report

The company’s operational shift is tied to its social and environmental goals. Orange Africa and Middle East released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, titled Grandir Ensemble (Growing Together), as reported by Agence Ecofin.

The report outlines the company’s commitment to using digital tools to drive inclusive growth.

Regional Market Context

Midi Madagasikara notes that the focus on digital services is specifically designed to make growth more inclusive, suggesting that the company is targeting a wider demographic of users beyond high-income urban centers.