23/05/2011 (Agence Europe) - Support for financial sector in West Africa. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €10 million loan to support Bank of Africa's expansion in the region. This initiative will reinforce development of a solid and professional banking sector and introduce best-banking practices in West Africa. The formal agreement was signed in Dakar earlier today by Mohamed Bennani, Chief Executive of the Bank of Africa and Christophe Lucet, Head of the European Investment Bank's regional representation in West Africa. (O.L./transl.rt)