ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company operating in over 30 countries, has announced the opening of its new African regional office in Abidjan. This strategic hub will coordinate the company’s expanding operations across the continent, marking a significant milestone in Yango’s long-term commitment to Africa. With approximately 200 employees already on the ground, Yango plans to further scale its local capabilities in the coming year.
Yango first launched in Côte d’Ivoire in 2018, making Africa its initial market. Since then, the company has grown its presence to 16 countries across the continent, building a diverse portfolio of digital services. With Abidjan now serving as its continental headquarters, Yango Group is set to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate innovations specifically tailored to local realities.
“This new regional office in Abidjan is a new chapter in our journey across Africa. Our strategy is to build digital ecosystems that empower countries from within — using global technologies, but always rooted in local realities,” said Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group. “Africa was where our journey started — and today, we are investing in the future by making Abidjan home to our largest office in Africa — and the center of our strategy for the continent.”
Building Digital Ecosystems Across Africa
Yango Group’s strategy is centered on developing inclusive, locally adapted digital ecosystems that extend far beyond individual services. By combining its global technologies with a hyperlocal approach, the company aims to significantly contribute to the continent’s digital transformation.
Across Africa, Yango currently offers a broad range of services, including ride-hailing, food delivery, navigation, e-commerce, and digital payments, all integrated into a single Super App. These services are designed to unlock economic opportunities for drivers, couriers, small businesses, and users alike.
As Yango Group expands, it plans to replicate this model in new countries, creating platforms that address local needs and strengthen entire value chains. Yango also intends to roll out more tailored solutions for businesses across the region, helping them grow and scale through technology.
Yango Fellowship to Expand Pan-African Level
As part of its long-term strategy to support digital transformation in Africa and beyond, Yango is significantly increasing its investment in local talent — a key enabler of sustainable tech adoption and innovation across the continent. The company is now taking a pivotal step by expanding the Yango Fellowship to a pan-African level. This initiative aims to equip hundreds of thousands of young talents with future-oriented digital skills across its African markets. Already active in Côte d’Ivoire, the program will establish Abidjan as its regional coordination and training center for the continent.
“Our mission goes beyond providing digital services,” said Daniil Shuleyko. “By investing in talent and skills, especially among young people, we’re helping build the foundation for long-term innovation and self-sustaining digital ecosystems across Africa. With programs like the Yango Fellowship, we want to empower the next generation of African tech leaders.”
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