IFC Injects €25 Million into Comoros’ Digital Future via Yas Comoros
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has granted a €25 million loan to Yas Comoros, a subsidiary of Axian Telecom, to support the modernisation and expansion of digital infrastructure in the Union of the Comoros. The funding will help accelerate the rollout of mobile and fixed broadband services across the archipelago, with a focus on improving inter-island connectivity and preparing for the deployment of 5G, fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), and fibre-to-the-office (FTTO) technologies.
This investment follows IFC’s earlier €13 million loan in 2019 that supported Yas Comoros’ initial operations after obtaining the country’s second telecom licence. That loan was fully repaid by June 2025, paving the way for this larger follow-up. Axian Telecom has identified Yas Comoros as its fastest-growing operation, and the new funding is expected to meet rising data demand while aligning with the Comorian government's digital strategy.
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According to Yas Comoros CEO Christophe Oliver, the financing will allow the company to accelerate national digitisation efforts over the next five years, directly benefiting consumers, businesses, and public institutions. IFC Country Manager Mehita Fanny echoed this, stating that the partnership represents a major step toward digital transformation in Comoros and the wider region fostering innovation, financial inclusion, and economic opportunity, particularly for women, youth, and rural populations. Comoros’ Minister of Digital Economy, Oumouri Mmadi Hassan, praised the initiative as a catalyst for national innovation and competitiveness.
The initiative opens up business and investment opportunities in telecom infrastructure, digital services, e-governance, and tech-enabled enterprises, while offering entry points for investors in infrastructure finance, startups, and public-private partnerships.
