A fintech expert with extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa, he has played a key role in the development of Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa) across the continent. He designs innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of the African market.

Yogo Dubois (photo) is a Congolese entrepreneur specializing in financial technology. He is the founder and CEO of Rego, a fintech startup that is revolutionizing access to financial services in sub-Saharan Africa.

Founded in 2024, Rego is a pioneering company that facilitates digital identification and credit assessment. Its platform offers secure, scalable, and inclusive solutions, enabling businesses and individuals to access financial services more easily.

By integrating advanced technologies such as encryption, biometric authentication, and alternative data analysis, Rego ensures optimal security and promotes financial autonomy. From identity verification to credit profiling, it bridges the gap between innovation and financial inclusion.

Yogo Dubois is the president of the DRC Fintech Association, an organization dedicated to the development of the financial technology sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He sits on the board of Africa Fintech Network, a platform bringing together fintech leaders across Africa, as well as on the board of Onafriq in the DRC, a pan-African fintech, where he is also a shareholder.

A graduate of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany, he earned a master’s degree in marketing in 2017, followed by a master’s in business management and administration in 2019. In 2024, he obtained a certification as a commercial banking and credit analyst from the Corporate Finance Institute.

His career began in 2002 at Airtel DRC, where he successively held positions as customer service representative and product manager. In 2008, he became regional head of business development at InTarget Mobile Advertising, a company specializing in advertising and mobile marketing in Africa. In 2016, he joined Onafriq as commercial director for Southern and East Africa.

In 2017, Yogo Dubois joined the South African company Siyavula Education, specializing in educational technology. In 2020, he became regional director of business development for sub-Saharan Africa at Mondia Group, a mobile commerce company.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji