Why African countries seek UN tax convention

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Members arrive for a meeting of the World Bank Development Committee during the annual World Bank/IMF Spring meetings in Washington DC, United States on April 19, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

African countries are pushing for a platform at the United Nations that would provide them an opportunity to discuss global tax rules on an equal footing.

The tax rules would enable them to address issues such as tax avoidance, double taxation, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows.