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Raxio Group has officially launched Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1), a state-of-the-art Tier III certified data centre in Abidjan. This marks the company’s fifth data centre and its third launch in 2024, reinforcing Raxio’s role in driving digital growth in West Africa’s fastest-growing economy.
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CIV1 is the first carrier-neutral and cloud-neutral facility in Côte d’Ivoire. The facility is fully equipped with best-of-breed technology and capable of housing up to 800 racks at full capacity and delivering3MW of IT power to customer equipment. It will cater to the growing demand for data and local content consumption. Strategically located in Abidjan, the centre will serve the wider West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), which includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, and other member states.
Abidjan is ideal hub for regional businesses
“Abidjan is the ideal hub for regional businesses to colocate their critical infrastructure,” said Robert Mullins, CEO of Raxio Group. “With CIV1, we aim to be a cornerstone in Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transformation and hub status in the region.”
Situated in Situated in the Village of Innovation and Technology (VITIB), CIV1 benefits from excellent domestic and international connectivity, supported by six fibre providers. The facility also hosts Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Exchange Point (CIVIX), offering low-cost, carrier-neutral interconnection.
Built with sustainability in mind, CIV1 integrates renewable energy and advanced technologies for maximum efficiency. As Raxio expands across Africa, with upcoming facilities in Angola and Tanzania, the company remains focused on closing the connectivity gap and advancing digital inclusion across the continent.
