The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has welcomed the Republic of the Congo as its 45th member, marking a significant step in strengthening tax cooperation and domestic resource mobilisation across Africa.
The accession was formalised during a ceremony in Brazzaville, where Mr. Ludovic Itoua, Directeur Général des Impôts et des Domaines, signed the instrument of accession and presented it to ATAF Executive Secretary Mary Baine.
Welcoming Congo into the continental tax body, Baine described the development as a boost to Africa’s collective efforts to strengthen tax systems and improve domestic revenue generation.
“ATAF is honoured to welcome the Republic of Congo as our 45th member. Congo’s accession strengthens our collective resolve to build stronger, more effective, and more resilient tax administrations across Africa,” Baine said.
She added that ATAF looked forward to working closely with Congo in advancing domestic resource mobilisation and strengthening Africa’s participation in global tax policy discussions.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ludovic Itoua said membership would provide Congo with access to technical expertise, peer learning opportunities and specialised training programmes aimed at improving tax administration.
“Congo’s membership to this organisation therefore represents a strategic opportunity for our country,” Itoua said.
He noted that the country’s tax authority would benefit from technical assistance and the exchange of experiences and best practices with other African tax administrations.
Meanwhile, François Breitzer Mounzeo said Congo’s accession reflected the government’s commitment to modernising tax administration and strengthening revenue collection systems.
“The Republic of Congo is proud to join ATAF and to work alongside fellow African tax administrations in promoting cooperation, mutual learning, and stronger revenue systems,” Mounzeo said.
ATAF said Congo’s membership aligns with the organisation’s broader strategy to expand its continental reach and ensure African tax administrations have access to the knowledge, tools and networks required to address evolving tax challenges.
The organisation said member states benefit from technical support in areas such as tax administration reform, transfer pricing, cross-border taxation and international tax policy.
Founded as a continental platform for African tax administrations, ATAF supports member countries through research, training, technical assistance and advocacy aimed at strengthening sustainable domestic resource mobilisation.
According to ATAF, its interventions generated approximately USD 907.8 million in new tax assessments in 2025 alone, with USD 685.8 million successfully collected.
Since 2016, cumulative tax assessments linked to ATAF-supported initiatives have reached USD 6 billion, with USD 2.8 billion collected across member states.
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