Innovation
serving West Africa
Mandela Group is a technology holding based in Dakar, operating in the WAEMU zone. Investment, digital engineering, and training; Three integrated expertise areas to accelerate the digital transformation of companies, institutions, and public organizations on the continent.
Building from
within
Mandela Group is convinced that the solutions that will transform Africa will be designed on the continent.
01 Operational Excellence
We operate, we don't just observe. Our understanding of the WAEMU markets is that of practitioners, built on years of operational execution on the continent.
02 Quality Standards
Teams trained to international standards, with proven experience on the most complex projects on the African continent.
03 Vertical Integration
Capital, technology and training under one roof — an efficiency that no mono-specialized actor can offer in the WAEMU space.
04 Long-term Vision
We build sustainable assets. Not pilot projects — companies and solutions designed to dominate their markets in the long term.
Structured to create,
build and train
Each pole operates with autonomy and excellence in its field, while drawing on the resources, network and synergies of the Mandela Group.
Mandela Labs
Digital engineering, SaaS & nearshore IT talent
The Group's technological backbone. Designs, develops and operates digital products designed for the real constraints of the African field: variable connectivity, dominant mobile use, WAEMU regulatory diversity.
Explore services- Custom SaaS platforms
- iOS & Android mobile apps
- Artificial intelligence & data
- Digital transformation of organizations
- Nearshore · Certified IT talents
Mandela Digital Futures
Certifying training & development of digital talents
The Group's training pole, operating from Cotonou, Benin. Trains professionals and leaders who will carry the digital transformation of French-speaking Africa — programs oriented towards immediate employability and field impact.
Visit MDF- Leadership & technological direction
- Web and mobile development
- IA & data science
- Cybersecurity
- Public employability programs
Mandela Ventures
Investment & Co-construction of technological ventures
Identifies, structures and co-founds technology companies with high potential in the WAEMU zone. Our model goes beyond simple financing: we intervene from design and support each venture until its first institutional fundraising.
Submit a project- OHADA & strategic legal structuring
- Seed capital and seed support
- WAEMU regional go-to-market
- Access to institutional financing
What we have
built
Operational solutions serving companies, institutions and organizations in the WAEMU zone. Each product is architected from scratch, designed for African realities.
WAOH
SaaS Platform · Human Resources
WAOH is Mandela Labs' flagship SaaS HR solution, designed specifically for organizations operating in West Africa. Mobile-first, native AI integration, full adaptation to WAEMU realities (OHADA, multi-currency, multi-language). In production since April 2024. First institutional client: CONFEJES, international organization of the Francophonie, 41 member states.
AUTHENICA
Regulatory Compliance · Fintech
KYC/AML compliance solution for financial institutions regulated by the BCEAO. Identity verification, anti-money laundering, UEMOA regulatory compliance.
MDF Platform
LMS · Training Management
LMS platform for managing Mandela Digital Futures certification programs. Learner tracking, interactive content, digital certificates.
They
trust us
Training the builders
of African digital futures
Certified programs built for field realities. Designed for immediate employability, not disconnected classrooms far from the African market.
Leadership & Technology Management
Applications open • 8 spots remaining
Training the CEOs and CTOs who will lead tech companies across French-speaking Africa. Selective admission based on application. Launching September 2026.
Web & Mobile Development
Active • Cohort 3 - June 2026
Intensive bootcamp. Frontend, backend, mobile. A stack aligned with the African market. From beginner level to direct employability. Cohort 3 starts in June 2026.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Applications opening soon
Advanced program. Data processing, AI models, automation. Applied to high-potential sectors in Africa. Applications opening soon.
