- Market traders in Somalia protested for the second day over a five percent tax on electronic payments
- Some shops in Mogadishu’s main market were closed during the protests
- The tax is meant to fund infrastructure and security in the country
- Traders are not against the tax but want a proper system in place
- Lawmakers and residents have criticized the tax, citing lack of public services
- Finance Minister defended the VAT, saying it was based on a 1984 law and had already been passed by parliament
- Earlier in the month, tuk-tuk drivers clashed with police over proposed increase in license fees
Source: barrons.com
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