AFRICAN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN SOMALIA ‘NEEDS 8,000 MORE TROOPS’.(PHOTO).

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 African peacekeeping mission in Somalia ‘needs 8,000 more troops’ The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a statement from military heads from troop-contributing countries said, AP reported. The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, or AUSSOM, is tasked with combating the Al-Shabab group, whose attacks are stoking fears of a terrorist resurgence in the Horn of Africa nation. But Burundi’s planned pullout, which diplomatic sources said was triggered by a spat with Mogadishu over the state of its soldiers’ equipment, would deprive the mission of around one-fifth of its current manpower. Envoys from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, the African Union, and multilateral organizations held a three-day meeting in Uganda this week to discuss the security situation in Somalia and the progress of AUSSOM. In a statement, the officials said insufficient troop...
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TAX REFORM GAINS MOMENTUM IN KADUNA DIALOGUE. (PHOTO).

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 Tax Reform Gains Momentum in Kaduna Dialogue


A recent dialogue held in Kaduna brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including government, civil society, academia, and the media, to discuss the contentious tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The event, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), focused on the role of public relations in fostering constructive dialogue for Nigeria's economic growth.


Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, highlighted the importance of the bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria's tax laws, and emphasized the need for a balanced, inclusive discussion. He assured that the government would address concerns raised by stakeholders. Experts and activists expressed support for the bills, noting benefits like exemptions for low-income earners and VAT reduction on essential goods. Some regional concerns, especially from the north regarding VAT and education levies, were also addressed. The dialogue encouraged a shift in perceptions about the tax reforms, with many participants, including local leaders and business owners, expressing newfound support for the proposed changes.

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