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Mauritius: Senegal Nixes 'Unbalanced' Tax Treaty With Mauritius
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, 27 May 2020
Senegal, one of West Africa's largest economies, has torn up its tax treaty with Mauritius as debate rages over the island tax haven's impact on developing economies. Read more »
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West Africa: How the Elite Take Billions Offshore
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, 1 June 2018
From Cape Verde's white-sand beaches to Niger's vast deserts, West African countries are plundered by companies and individuals, while governments do little to stem the flow. Read more »
Senegal Ends Treaty With Mauritius Which Enables Tax Avoidance
Senegal unilaterally ended its double non-taxation treaty with Mauritius without fanfare. It had previously threatened to cancel the treaty if certain conditions were not met. Senegal alleged that the agreement, signed in 2004, had cost the country U.S.$257 million in lost tax revenue over 17 years.
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A lopsided tax treaty between Mauritius and Senegal mean that with the right paper work, companies working in Senegal can avoid paying millions in taxes, writes Will Fitzgibbon for ... Read more »
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Mauritian authorities have frozen 91 bank accounts linked to investor Jean-Claude Bastos, a key figure from the Para Read more »
