In The Sahel: Burkina's Taxation for Security, Effective or Burdensome?

Burkina Faso has introduced a mandatory 1% withholding tax to fund its fight against insecurity, alongside the voluntary Patriotic Support Fund (PST). But at what cost do such measures come for citizens? In this episode of In The Sahel, we explore the effectiveness and setbacks of taxation for security with Senator Irebu and Rwang Tweng. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the financial burden of security and how different countries approach it.