Dubai-based Yango Group accelerates African expansion with new regional office in Côte d’Ivoire

Yango Group, a Dubai-based tech company, has opened a new African regional office in Abidjan. The hub will coordinate the company’s growing operations across the continent and underscores Yango’s long-term commitment to Africa and the importance of the region in the company’s global road map. With around 200 employees already on the ground, the company plans to scale its local capabilities in the coming year.

Yango first launched in Cote d’Ivoire in 2018. Since then, the company has grown into a multi-service platform operating in more than 30 countries, including 13 across Africa. With Abidjan now serving as its African headquarters, Yango Group is deepening its regional presence and accelerating innovation tailored to local realities.

“This new regional office in Abidjan is a new chapter in our journey across Africa,” says Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group. “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.” 

Yango Group has made substantial strides in the GCC region as well, establishing a significant presence and delivering impactful services that benefit both consumers and businesses, such as Yasmina, Yango Play, Yango Maps, Yango Drive, Yango Tech, and more. In the UAE, Yango has introduced a super app that integrates essential services designed to meet the daily needs of locals and residents.

Building digital ecosystems

Yango Group’s 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 country’s digital transformation.

Across Africa, Yango 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 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 in the region and beyond, creating platforms that reflect local needs and strengthen entire value chains. It also plans to roll out more tailored solutions for businesses across the region, helping them grow and scale through technology.