Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs a $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast to boost renewable power access.
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Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs a $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast to boost renewable power access.
Hassanein Hiridjee, CEO of Axian Group and Madagascar’s second richest man, says Africa’s economic future depends on empowering millions of small informal businesses with access to clean energy and fairer financing.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee faces a Uganda tower takeover dispute as AXIAN expands across Africa.
By extending his reach into e-commerce, he is positioning Axian to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital retail industry.
AXIAN Energy partners with Sika Capital on a $53 million solar project to power 50,000 homes in Benin.
AXIAN Telecom secures $600M in bond funding to deepen digital reach, expand broadband, and connect millions across Africa.
AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million from IFC to expand broadband in Comoros, including 5G rollout and fiber upgrades starting in 2025.
With Jumia’s market capitalization approaching $400 million, AXIAN’s growing interest underscores its faith in the platform’s renewed business focus.
The deal comes as longtime backer Baillie Gifford sold off its remaining shares in Jumia, closing the book on a multi-year bet on the e-commerce platform.
The funding will help several solar and hydroelectric projects across Africa, many of which have stalled due to a lack of early-stage financing, move beyond the planning phase.
AXIAN Energy, controlled by Hassanein Hiridjee, is set to build a solar-plus-storage facility in Senegal’s underserved Kolda region, boosting clean power access.
AXIAN Telecom has secured $100 million from EIB Global to expand 4G and 5G in Madagascar and Tanzania, enhancing digital access and inclusion.
This will enable AXIAN to modernize its network infrastructure, expand 4G and 5G services, and fuel digital innovation across its operations.
The financing will support the construction of the region's largest battery storage system alongside a photovoltaic array.
The acquisition, finalized in mid-July 2024, positions AXIAN as WiASSUR’s second-largest shareholder and grants the conglomerate a governance role.