West Africa: Zenith Bank Enters Francophone West Africa With New Côte d’Ivoire Unit

Zenith Bank will launch its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary on April 29, marking its entry into Francophone West Africa and one of the region’s largest banking markets.

The new entity, Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire, received regulatory approval in December 2025 and will focus on corporate banking, trade finance, and structured financial services for international clients. The unit will be led by banker Cédric Tano.

The move is part of Zenith’s broader expansion strategy, following its Paris branch opening…