Yango Group Opens Regional Office in Abidjan to Drive Growth Across Africa

Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company operating in over 30 countries, has launched a new regional office in Abidjan. This new hub will oversee Yango’s expanding operations across Africa and reinforce the company’s long-term commitment to the continent. With around 200 staff already in Côte d'Ivoire, Yango plans to significantly grow its local capacity over the coming year.

Yango began operations in Côte d’Ivoire in 2018, making Africa the starting point for its international expansion. Since then, it has extended its presence to 16 African countries, building a wide-ranging portfolio of digital services. With Abidjan now acting as its African headquarters, Yango Group is deepening its regional footprint and accelerating innovation tailored to local markets.

“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 centre of our strategy for the continent.”

Yango Group is focused on creating inclusive, locally adapted digital ecosystems that extend well beyond individual services. By merging its global technologies with a hyperlocal approach, the company aims to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s digital transformation.

Currently, Yango provides a comprehensive suite of services across the continent — including ride-hailing, food delivery, navigation, e-commerce, and digital payments — all accessible through a single Super App. These services are designed to unlock economic opportunities for drivers, couriers, small businesses, and everyday users.

Looking ahead, Yango Group plans to expand this model to additional African countries, developing platforms that respond to local needs and reinforce entire value chains. It also intends to introduce more tailored tech solutions for regional businesses to help them scale and thrive.

As part of its broader mission to foster digital transformation across Africa, Yango is increasing its investment in local talent, a critical pillar for long-term innovation and sustainable technology adoption. The company is now scaling the Yango Fellowship to a pan-African level, aiming to equip hundreds of thousands of young people with future-ready digital skills. Already active in Côte d’Ivoire, the programme will now be coordinated from Abidjan, which will serve as the regional hub for training and development.

“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 programmes like the Yango Fellowship, we want to empower the next generation of African tech leaders.”

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