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Ivorian tax union calls for retired staff to leave

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The New Alliance of General Directorate of Taxes Staff (ANADGI) has welcomed recent appointments in the Ivorian tax administration and announced a new campaign to secure the departure of retired staff. The union presents these promotions as support for revenue mobilisation at year-end, according to its statement published in Abidjan on 15 October 2026.

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