Senegal intends to set a 20% tax on players’ winnings. The measure fits squarely into the broader push to tighten gambling regulation in the region.
Editorial Comment

Scrap costly transaction tax

THE chorus of opposition against the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) — colloquially known as the ‘two percent tax’— has reached a crescendo, culminating in a remarkable call from the ruling party itself for its removal. As the ministry of Finance prepares the 2026 National Budget, it is an absolute necessity, not merely a recommendation,…

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