Sonatel Group is a Publicly Owned company headquartered in Senegal, founded in 1985 with approximately 3730 employees, primarily operating in the telecoms sector. The company operates as an affiliate of France Telecom Group and maintains a presence in Mali, Guinee Bissau, and the Republic of Guinee.
Telecommunications operators' unions, including Sonatel Orange Yas Expresso, held a press conference on February 19, 2026, to present their arguments regarding the Starlink rollout in Senegal. This followed an exclusive interview last Saturday with Alioune Sall, the Minister of Communication Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, where he addressed several questions on the ongoing debate. On the same day, February 19, Sonatel, the largest company by market value on the BRVM, reported its 2025 annual financial results. The group’s consolidated revenue increased 8.3% year-on-year to 1923.1 billion FCFA (about $3.47 billion), primarily driven by growth in data and digital services. Net income rose 5.1% from 2024 to 413.6 billion FCFA (about $746.6 million), representing a 21.5% net margin. The company's strong financial performance included an EBITDA margin of nearly 48% and net cash flow exceeding 422 billion FCFA, leading the board to propose a CFA1933 dividend.
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