Dubai-based Yango opens first African office, extends its fellowship to Africa

UAE-based industry-agnostic tech company, Yango Group, has launched its African regional office. The development was disclosed in a statement to Technext. Per the statement, the new office, coming seven years after it launched in 2018, is located in Abidjan, the city in which the company marked its entry into Nigeria.

According to the company, the new office, which marks a new chapter in its long-term commitment to Africa, will coordinate its growing operations across the continent. With around 200 employees already on the ground, the company plans to scale its local capabilities in the coming year. 

Speaking about the new office, CEO of Yango Group, Daniil Shuleyko, while noting that the company’s strategy is to empower countries from within, said the office is an integral part of its expansion and strategy across the country.

“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. 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,” Shuleyko said.

Yango expands fellowship program

Headquartered in Dubai, Yango Group is an international tech company that prides itself on transforming globally sourced technologies into everyday services that are tailored to local communities. The company provides its digital services in various industries, including ride-hailing, delivery, foodtech, entertainment, among many others, in over 30 countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions. 

The company has a mission to bridge the gap between leading world innovations and local communities, fostering connections and enhancing everyday living experiences.

The industry-agnostic tech company first launched in Côte d’Ivoire before expanding its diverse offerings into 16 countries across the continent, building a diverse portfolio of digital services. With Abidjan now serving as its continental headquarters, Yango Group is deepening its regional presence and accelerating innovation tailored to local realities.

As part of its long-term strategy to support digital transformation in Africa and beyond, Yango is scaling up its investment in local talent, a key enabler of sustainable tech adoption and innovation across the continent. The company says it is now taking the next step by expanding the Yango Fellowship to a pan-African level, aiming to equip hundreds of thousands of young talents with future-oriented digital skills across its African markets.

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Now with an active office in Côte d’Ivoire, the program will establish Abidjan as its regional coordination and training centre for the continent.  

Group CEO Daniil Shuleyko believes the fellowship is all about building a self-sustaining ecosystem while empowering the next generation of tech leaders across Africa.

“Our mission goes beyond providing digital services. 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,” he said.

Moving forward, the company says its strategy is centred on building inclusive, locally adapted digital ecosystems that go far beyond individual services. By combining its global technologies with a hyperlocal approach, the company aims to support the continent’s digital transformation.

The company already offers a broad portfolio of services — from ride-hailing and food delivery to navigation, e-commerce, and digital payments — all integrated into a single Super App. These services, Yango believes, help unlock economic opportunity for drivers, couriers, small businesses, and users alike.

As Yango Group expands, it plans to scale this model to new countries, creating platforms that reflect local needs and strengthen entire value chains. The company also plans to roll out more tailored solutions for businesses across the region, helping them grow and scale through technology.