Abuja, Nigeria, 23 September 2026 — The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the Institut des Finances Publiques du Burkina (IFPB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the training of current and future public finance officials and promote good practices in tax administration across West Africa.

ACCRA, GHANA, 19 September 2026 — The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the Society of Women in Taxation West Africa (SWITWA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at strengthening collaboration on women and taxation, professional development, capacity building, research and knowledge exchange across West Africa.

ACCRA, GHANA, 18 September 2026 — The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has concluded its 8th High-Level Policy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, with a call for member tax administrations to move from policy commitments to measurable implementation in strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation across the region.

 [Abuja, Nigeria, August 23, 2026] – The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) is all set to convene its 8th High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) and 23rd General Assembly in Accra, Ghana, from 15–19 September 2026. The flagship events will coincide with the Forum’s 15th anniversary.

Abuja, Nigeria, 18 August 2026 — The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) on Tuesday launched the Strengthening Tax Administration Capacity Project in West Africa (STACP-WA), a landmark African Development Bank (AfDB)-financed initiative aimed at strengthening tax administration, improving domestic revenue mobilisation and supporting more resilient revenue systems across the

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh The ECOWAS technical gathering in Conakry, Guinea, was not just another regional meeting of tax officials and development partners. It was a conversation about how West Africa can save lives, reduce disease and raise the revenue needed for development.