Summary of issue 122 of Financial Afrik (Double issue, July 15–September 14, 2025)

EDITORIAL

Against the odds by Adama Wade
A reflection on the criteria for banking soundness in Africa, between capitalization, profitability, and economic sovereignty.
PREMIUM

Aminata Kane appointed VISA Vice President for West and Central Africa
Dr. George Elombi appointed President of Afreximbank
Strategic reorganization at Maroc Telecom
Wale Odutola takes the helm at ARM Holding in Nigeria
Karna Coulibaly confirmed as head of BHCI (Côte d’Ivoire)
Official launch of Coris Bank Chad
ECONOMIC POLICY

Interview with Amadou Chérif Diouf, Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad, on the travel agreement between Senegal and Mauritania
INSTITUTIONS

EBID injects USD 4.5 billion into the ECOWAS economy: focus on its commitments and sectoral impact (SMEs, energy, transport, etc.)
DOSSIER (Pages 10-17)

Ranking of the top 30 African banks with a strong regional impact
Comparative analysis combining balance sheets, loans, deposits, GNP, capitalization, and geographical reach
→ Leading the pack: Standard Bank, FirstRand, Absa, National Bank of Egypt, Attijariwafa bank
→ Focus on endogenous banks: Coris Bank, BGFI, Afriland First Bank, NSIA Banque, etc.
INTERVIEWS

Mustafa Rawji, CEO of Rawbank (DRC)
Exclusive interview on 2024 results, the “20,000 SMEs” program, Illicocash, ESG strategy, and the bank’s regional ambitions

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