Nigeria, May 27 -- The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) on Wednesday welcomed the Republic of Congo as its 45th member.

The development followed the signing of the instrument of accession by Ludovic Itoua, Directeur General des Impots et des Domaines, and its receipt by the ATAF Executive Secretary, Mary Baine, at a ceremony held in Brazzaville.

ATAF said the Republic of Congo's accession marks a significant milestone in ATAF's mission to strengthen tax cooperation and domestic resource mobilisation across the African continent.

Welcoming the Republic of Congo, Ms Baine remarked: "ATAF is honoured to welcome the Republic of Congo as our 45th member. Congo's accession strengthens our collective resolve to build stronger, more eff...