Ecobank gets affiliate in South Sudan

Ecobank Transnational says it has opened an affiliate in South Sudan.

According to the Bank, its 34th branch on the African continent is to support the youngest African state in addressing the challenges in regards to its development. South Sudan became independent about two years ago after breaking away from Sudan to become Africa’s 54th state.

The affiliate, Ecobank South Sudan started operations on July 10, 2013 and offers the suite of products and services of the Group to individuals, SMEs, multinationals and institutions, the Transcontinental bank said.

By Emmanuel K. Dogbevi