Gambia elected to ATAF Council
The country will help shape the African Tax Administration Forum's direction for two years.
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) joined tax administrators from 38 African nations in Cairo, Egypt, for the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) annual meetings from November 1 to 5, 2026. The meetings focused on Africa's path to financing its own development through strengthened domestic revenue mobilisation. Minister of Finance Seedy M.K. Keita delivered a keynote address on translating global commitments into national reforms.
GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe participated in discussions on domestic resource mobilisation, highlighting the need for tax reforms tailored to individual African countries. He shared The Gambia's experience with modernising customs operations using ASYCUDA World and the National Single Window, alongside plans for an Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS). Partnerships supporting digital excise stamps and fuel marking were also cited as ways to improve visibility and address revenue leakages.
During the 9th ATAF General Assembly on November 4, 2026, The Gambia was elected to the ATAF Council for the 2026–2028 term. This election provides an opportunity for the country to contribute to the strategic direction of the continental tax body.
Why it mattersThe Gambia's election to the ATAF Council allows it to influence continental tax policy and contribute to Africa's financial self-reliance.