Orange Burkina Faso Wins Digital Acceleration Project Contract to Expand Connectivity

Burkina Faso has awarded a key telecommunications contract under the Burkina Faso Digital Acceleration Project, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at expanding digital infrastructure and connectivity across the country.

Contract Award Overview

The contract award notice (Ref: BF-PACTDIGITAL-484945-GO-RFB) was published on 2 February 2026, with notification of award issued on 28 January 2026. The procurement followed a Request for Bids (RFB) process financed by IDA Credit 74620.

The contract has been awarded to Orange Burkina Faso SA, with a signed value of XOF 568,488,978 and a planned implementation period of 10 months.

Scope of the Project

The awarded tender focuses on Lot 1 of the project, which involves the deployment of 50 new telecommunications sites across the Cascades and Centre-Ouest regions.

The works aim to

• Expand mobile and internet coverage in underserved areas

• Improve access to digital services and connectivity

• Support digital transformation and economic inclusion

• Strengthen national telecommunications infrastructure

Procurement Results

Orange Burkina Faso secured the contract after submitting the lowest evaluated bid, significantly below the competing offer from ONATEL SA, which submitted a bid of XOF 1.59 billion.

The procurement process confirms strong competition and value for money in this government contract.

Strategic Importance for Burkina Faso

The Digital Acceleration Project plays a critical role in advancing digital inclusion and economic development in Burkina Faso. Expanding connectivity to underserved regions is expected to:

• Improve access to education and e-learning

• Enable digital financial services and e-commerce

• Support entrepreneurship and job creation

• Enhance government digital services

About the Winning Contractor

Orange Burkina Faso SA is one of the country’s leading telecommunications operators, with extensive experience in mobile network deployment and digital infrastructure projects.

What Comes Next

Deployment of the new telecom sites is expected to begin immediately, with completion targeted within the 10-month timeline. The project represents a major step forward in closing the digital divide and accelerating Burkina Faso’s digital economy.

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