• Coris Bank International posted a 36% increase in net profit in 2025.

• The bank grew its customer base by 11.6% and deposits to CFAF 2,015.3 billion ($3.6 billion).

• The group is expanding into Central Africa after entering Chad and targeting Cameroon and Gabon.

Coris Bank International closed 2025 with a net profit increase of 36% year-on-year, according to data presented at its annual general meeting held in Ouagadougou on April 16.

The bank delivered this performance through growth in net banking income, which rose by 6.1% on the back of strong commercial activity. The customer base increased by 11.6%, while deposits reached CFAF 2,015.3 billion ($3.6 billion), marking a 14.7% increase.

The group reported a consolidated balance sheet total of CFAF 2,997 billion, including its Niger branch, reflecting an 11.7% increase. At the same time, net loans stood at CFAF 1,327 billion, up 5.4% year-on-year.

“Beyond the figures, these results demonstrate the bank’s ability to support WAEMU economies, finance structuring projects, and sustainably back SMEs, which are true growth engines. They also reflect renewed customer confidence and the relevance of our model,” said Idrissa Nassa, chairman of Coris Group.

This performance reinforces the bank’s resilience since its founding in 2008 in Burkina Faso. In September 2025, Bloomfield Investment confirmed this momentum by maintaining the group’s long-term AA rating with a stable outlook for the period from June 2025 to May 2026.

Coris Bank International is using this financial strength to accelerate its geographic expansion. The group entered the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) in 2025 after acquiring the assets of Société Générale Chad. It is now preparing to establish operations in Cameroon and Gabon.

For 2026, the bank plans to sustain this growth trajectory by focusing on service quality, customer relationships, and more accessible financial solutions.

This article was initially published in French by Sandrine Gaingne

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum