Sonatel: What the battle over the state's veto could change for subscribers

On October 8, 2026, Sonatel will hold an extraordinary general meeting where the removal of clauses ensuring the state's presence on the board could shift governance power towards Orange. Orange currently holds 42.33% of shares, giving it significant influence, while the state owns 27.67%. The proposed changes, which end provisions from the 1997 privatization, could alter decisions on investments, tariffs, and network quality, directly affecting subscribers.