Morocco's Bank of Africa reports 26% rise in first-quarter profit
Net banking income rose 11% to 5 billion dirhams, the bank said, noting an improvement in interest and fee margins.
(Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi Editing by Bernadette Baum)
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