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Yango Group

UAE-based technology company operating ride-hailing, fintech, and AI solutions across 35+ African markets including Ghana, launching B2B infrastructure services and fellowship programmes.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Yango Group has concluded the Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme with a two-day Graduation programme and Pitch Day in Abidjan, bringing together 24 Fellows from six African countries to present the tech projects they developed over the course of the programme.

    Yango Fellowship brings together tech talent from six African countries to build locally rooted solutions
  3. Daily Guide

    He had booked a YANGO-operated motorcycle with registration number M-26-AB 384, ridden by Samuel Arthur Wesley.

    Police Identify Officer In Law Student’s Death
  4. Joy Online

    The newly presented ride-hailing service’s report links reductions in safety-related incidents to updated privacy technology, anti-fraud systems and 24/7 emergency response across Africa Yango Ride, a ride-hailing service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, today pub

    Reckless driving incidents fall by 38% across Africa – Yango report
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Yango Ghana, part of global tech company Yango Group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, with 80% of surveyed employees saying it is a great place to work.

    Yango Ghana earns Great Place to Work Certification for 2026
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The first batch of winners included drivers from the country’s leading ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Yango, Bolt, and Shaxi.

    MobileMoney Fintech LTDrewards top drivers and riders in “Ride with MoMo” Promo
  9. Joy Online

    Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, is rolling out a completed passenger profile badge — a new feature that displays a passenger’s account status directly to partner drivers at the moment of order acceptance.

    Yango Ride introduces passenger completed account badge to strengthen trust between drivers and customers
  10. June 2026
  11. Business & Financial Times

    More than 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology experts gathered in Abidjan on 4 June for Yango Innovation Day 2026, where Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, showcased technologies used across its global markets, discussed the future of urban

    Yango Group hosts Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan
  12. Joy Online

    Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, brought together more than 200 representatives from business, government and the technology sector for Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan.

    Yango Group hosts Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Tech in Africa, expanding the company’s presence in the region with a portfolio of AI and digital infrastructure solutions for businesses, city authorities and public-sector organizations.

    Yango Group launches Yango Tech in Africa with AI, digital infrastructure solutions
  15. April 2026
  16. Joy Online

    Yango Group has announced the 2026 cohort of its Yango Fellowship programme, selecting 24 participants from more than 600 applicants across six African countries.

    Yango Group announces 2026 Yango Fellowship cohort across six African countries
Business

Yango Fellowship concludes with 24 fellows from six African countries

The News

Yango Group completed its Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme, bringing together 24 Fellows from Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Zambia, Senegal, Ethiopia and Mozambique to develop tech solutions including cashless payments for informal transport, digital financial identity for informal merchants, and other locally-rooted projects over 12 weeks.

18 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Yango Fellowship concludes with 24 fellows from six African countries

    Yango Group completed its Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme, bringing together 24 Fellows from Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Zambia, Senegal, Ethiopia and Mozambique to develop tech solutions including cashless payments for informal transport, digital financial identity for informal merchants, and other locally-rooted projects over 12 weeks.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Police identify officer in law student's motorbike death

    The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a 23-year-old second-year law student of Central University, who died following a motorbike crash on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The arrest follows investigations into a viral video relating to the incident, with the Police's Homicide Unit intensifying inquiries and the Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the officer's conduct.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 4 September

  1. Yango reports 38% drop in reckless driving across Africa

    Ride-hailing service Yango's 2024–2025 Safety Report attributes the reduction in reckless driving incidents to updated driving style analysis, speed control measures, privacy-protecting technologies, and 24/7 emergency response across the African region. Individual country figures show declines of 49% in Zambia, 35% in Côte d'Ivoire, 34% in Angola, and 33% in Senegal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Yango Ghana certified Great Place to Work for 2026

    Yango Ghana has earned Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, with 80% of surveyed employees saying it is a great place to work. All employees surveyed reported feeling pride in the company's achievements, receiving necessary resources and equipment, understanding management's direction, and perceiving the workplace as physically safe.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. MobileMoney rewards ride-hailing drivers for cashless payments

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD presented cash prizes, free mobile data, and awards to top drivers and riders from Uber, Yango, Bolt, and Shaxi who embraced mobile money payments during the "Ride with MoMo" promotion, aimed at accelerating mobile money adoption and financial inclusion in Ghana's transport sector.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Yango Ride launches verified passenger badge to boost driver trust

    Yango Ride has introduced a completed passenger profile badge that displays to drivers when accepting ride requests, visible to those who submit their name, selfie, and linked bank card. Early surveys show 40% more partner drivers report feeling confident accepting rides from passengers with the badge, particularly during night hours or in less familiar areas.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Yango Group hosts innovation event in Abidjan with 200+ leaders

    Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, gathered over 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology experts in Abidjan on 4 June to showcase digital services technologies, discuss urban innovation in Africa, announce partnerships with GUDE-PME, and recognise graduates of its Fellowship Programme.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Yango Group hosts Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan

    UAE-based technology company Yango Group convened more than 200 business, government and technology sector representatives in Abidjan for Innovation Day 2026, featuring technology demonstrations across its 35+ markets, discussions on digital services for African cities, and the graduation of the first cohort of the Yango Fellowship Programme in Côte d'Ivoire.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Yango Group launches Yango Tech across Africa for B2B AI solutions

    Yango Group has launched Yango Tech in Africa to offer AI and digital infrastructure solutions to businesses, city authorities and public-sector organizations across mobility, healthcare, financial services and retail sectors.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Yango Group selects 24 fellows for 2026 AI-focused programme

    Yango Group has announced the 2026 cohort of its Yango Fellowship programme, selecting 24 participants from over 600 applicants across six African countries—Côte d'Ivoire, Zambia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana. Over 12 weeks, fellows will develop artificial intelligence-based projects addressing health literacy, energy monitoring, traffic optimisation and personalised learning, culminating in a Demo Day in Abidjan where teams may receive seed funding.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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