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# CANAL+ to offer Netflix content to 20+ Francophone African countries
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/canal-to-offer-netflix-content-to-20-francophone-african-countries/
- Published: 2025-06-11T17:25:02.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-25T02:23:23.000Z
- Description: For Netflix, the partnership is a strategic gateway into markets where its growth has been slower.
- Author: Oluwaseun Bamisile
- Tags: / News, Streaming Service, CANAL+, Netflix, / Entertainment

If you’re in one of the 20+ French-speaking countries in sub-Saharan Africa, prepare for a major streaming upgrade. Starting in July, French media conglomerate [CANAL+](https://www.techloy.com/tag/canal-plus/) will become the first operator in sub-Saharan Africa to bundle [Netflix](https://www.techloy.com/tag/netflix/) into its pay-TV offerings, extending a partnership that first launched in France and Poland in 2019.

That’s right—no extra app, no separate bill, and no signup hassles—just access to hits like *Stranger Things*, *Money Heist*, *Lupin*, *Squid Game*, and even African originals like *Blood & Water* and *King of Boys*. It’s a significant move that positions CANAL+ as one of the continent’s top content aggregators, building on a portfolio that already includes over 400 channels.

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For Netflix, the partnership is a strategic gateway into markets where its growth has been slower. While the platform has seen subscriber gains in English-speaking countries like South Africa and Nigeria, penetration in French-speaking Africa has lagged. 

This collaboration grants Netflix direct access to millions of CANAL+ viewers in Africa, many of whom reside in French-speaking countries. The model isn’t new, though. It mirrors what [Showmax](https://www.techloy.com/tag/showmax/) has done by integrating [HBO](https://www.techloy.com/tag/hbo-max/)’s blockbuster content into its own service, allowing African audiences to stream major global series through a single platform. 

Both strategies reflect a shift: instead of making users juggle multiple subscriptions, streaming giants are finding local allies to consolidate access and grow reach.

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While CANAL+ is already dominant in many Francophone African markets, it has intensified its efforts to expand its presence on the continent. For instance, the company recently acquired a stake in Senegal’s Marodi TV and is actively pursuing a majority share in [MultiChoice](https://www.techloy.com/tag/multichoice/), Africa’s biggest pay-TV company.

As new challengers like MTN’s upcoming streaming service enter the arena, this CANAL+/Netflix alliance shows both companies are serious about staying ahead. For African viewers, it’s a win: premium global content meets local relevance—all on one screen.

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