CANAL+ to offer Netflix in francophone Africa

CANAL+ and Netflix have deepened their longstanding partnership, initially established in 2019 for France and Poland, by expanding their strategic distribution agreement to include sub-Saharan Africa.

With this move, CANAL+ becomes the first operator to offer Netflix as part of its service package across 24 countries in the region, significantly expanding access to premium global and African entertainment content.

Beginning in July, CANAL+ subscribers in French-speaking African nations will be able to access Netflix’s streaming service directly through their CANAL+ subscriptions. This integration aims to offer a smoother and more convenient viewing experience for users across the continent.

Currently, CANAL+ delivers over 400 live channels, including 28 tailored specifically for African audiences, alongside digital services via the CANAL+ Application and connected set-top boxes. With this new agreement, its offering will now include Netflix's globally recognised titles such as Stranger Things, La Casa de Papel, Lupin, Emily in Paris, and Squid Game. It will also feature a strong slate of African Netflix originals including Blood & Water, Young, Famous & African, Unseen, King of Boys, Anikulapo, Blood Sisters, and Kings of Joburg.

The collaboration marks a major milestone for both companies. For Netflix, this is the first partnership of its kind in the Sub-Saharan region, enabling more flexible access to its library of content. CANAL+, with its established presence and market leadership in Africa, will play a crucial role in helping Netflix expand its reach on the continent. In turn, the agreement reinforces CANAL+’s status as a premier content aggregator worldwide.

“A few years after our distribution agreement in France and Poland, I am delighted to extend our historic partnership with Netflix to Africa. Our millions of African subscribers will benefit from a unique offer, bringing together the best of CANAL+ and Netflix content in a joint package. This new agreement demonstrates CANAL+'s ability to extend its unique super-aggregation model beyond the European continent,” said Pascale Chabert, Chief Content Acquisition Officer of CANAL+.

Emma Lloyd, vice-president partnerships EMEA at Netflix, added, “We're thrilled about this extension of our partnership with CANAL+ which will allow us to reach even more people across French speaking African countries. It's a big win for entertainment fans and part of our ongoing mission to make the member experience even better.”

This expansion signifies a broader commitment by both companies to bridge the entertainment gap and improve the digital experience for millions of viewers in Africa.