Bank of Africa, founded in Mali in 1982, has grown into a prominent banking group operating in 17 countries across Africa and one in France. The group comprises a network of 15 commercial banks, along with various financial institutions, including a financial corporation, a housing bank, a leasing company, a brokerage firm, two investment companies, and an asset management company. It provides a range of banking services, such as savings and current accounts, loans, insurance, and currency transfers, through branches and subsidiaries in West and East Africa, including countries like Ghana, Mali, Kenya, and Madagascar. Since 2010, Bank of Africa has been majority-owned by BMCE Bank, the second largest private bank in Morocco, which offers significant strategic and operational support, enhancing its access to international markets.