By  Osasómé C.O and  Nana Theresa Timothy

has reported a for the financial year ending , marking a significant turnaround from a the previous year. This comeback was achieved despite continued pressure from , especially in , and that affected earnings.

Airtel Africa adds 3,000 new sites and 5,600 km fibre to boost data capacity

The company’s performance was powered by strong growth in across its African markets.

Total customer base grew by to , with rising by to .

Notably:

, the company’s mobile money platform, continued its rapid growth:

This growth reinforces the rising role of in Africa’s digital economy, particularly in .

While year-over-year to , —highlighting the underlying strength of Airtel’s core operations.

The company’s was particularly strong, driven by:

Looking forward, in FY2026, reflecting continued commitment to .

In FY2025, Airtel Africa:

Despite macroeconomic headwinds and continued pressure from foreign exchange volatility, Airtel Africa’s FY2025 results reveal a resilient, data-driven business poised for further growth. With strong fundamentals in mobile money, data services, and network investments, the company is laying the groundwork for future profitability.