Middle East & Africa

Mali: DGI Joins 19th Africa Initiative Summit in Cotonou (Jun 30‑Jul 2, 2026)

At the 19th Africa Initiative Summit held in Cotonou from June 30 to July 2, 2026, the Direction Générale des Impôts du Mali (DGI) represented the Malian government in a series of high‑level sessions on regional tax cooperation. The DGI delegation presented recent reforms, including the implementation of electronic filing systems and the introduction of

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Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – Supreme Court of Appeal 2028-2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to release a landmark judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal concerning dispute‑resolution matters in the tax domain, scheduled for 6 July 2026. The case, identified as ‘QI Logistics (Pty) Ltd v CSARS (180/2025) [2026] ZASCA 96’, involves the interpretation of the Customs and Excise Act of

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Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods now available

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made the latest Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods publicly available, as announced on 6 July 2026. This list enumerates goods that have not yet been entered into the customs system, providing crucial information for importers, exporters, and customs brokers who require up‑to‑date details on detained or pending

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Somalia: Ministry Launches Grievance Redress Mechanism for Revenue Administration

On 2026/07/06, the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia announced the formal launch of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) as part of the larger SPRING (Strengthening Public Financial Management) Project, funded by the World Bank and other development partners. The GRM is designed to provide a formal, transparent channel for taxpayers, traders,

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Rwanda: RRA Calls for Professionalism as 190 Graduate from Customs Programme

On 2026/07/04, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) hosted a graduation ceremony to recognize 190 professionals who completed the Customs and Freight Logistics Programme, a capacity‑building initiative aligned with the Authority’s broader compliance agenda. Speaker: Commissioner General CG Niwenshuti, delivered a keynote address urging the newly certified specialists to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, emphasizing

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The presentation sessions for the Ministerial Action Plans for the second half of 2026 have begun

The Government of Equatorial Guinea announced the commencement of a series of presentations aimed at introducing the Ministry Action Plans for the second half of 2026. These presentations, organized by the respective ministries, will run over the coming weeks and will detail the strategic objectives, budgetary allocations, and performance targets set for the remainder of

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Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Public Notices

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a series of secondary legislative notices in the Government Gazette on 3 July 2026, specifically Notice 7664, which outlines the addresses at which various tax‑related processes will be conducted. These notices pertain to amendments in the Tax Administration Act of 2011 and affect the locations where taxpayers

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Federal Tax Authority Participates in St Petersburg International Economic Forum

The Federal Tax Authority took part in the 2026 St Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of the most influential gatherings of policymakers, business leaders, and academics on global economic trends. Representing the United Arab Emirates, the FTA presented a paper on the impact of digital tax administration on fiscal resilience, highlighting how the Authority’s recent investments

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The Government demands fiscal responsibility and rigor in the management of public works maintenance companies

The Government of the Republic of Guinea Equatorial has called for increased fiscal responsibility and stricter oversight in the management of companies contracted for the maintenance of public infrastructure. During a recent work session chaired by Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue, the administration reviewed the findings of the third phase of inspections conducted by the

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URA Newsletter April – June 2026

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) expresses deep appreciation to compliant taxpayers, framing tax payment as a patriotic act that directly finances essential public services, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and national security. Key Highlights from FY 2025/2026 Goals for FY 2026/2027 Looking ahead, URA aims to support Uganda’s economic self-reliance by targeting UGX 40 trillion in domestic revenue

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