CENTRAFRIQUE: Centrafricains Refuse to Pay Timber Harvesting Taxes, Ministry of Forestry Reminds Them

The Central African Republic has adopted the methods of a notorious mercenary group and refuses to pay taxes on timber harvesting, the Ministry of Forestry reminded them on Tuesday.

The ministry warned that failure to comply with the tax rules will result in severe penalties and fines.

These methods are being used by a private security company called the Wagner Group, which is known for its involvement in conflict zones around the world.

The Central African Republic has struggled with corruption and insecurity since a civil war that began in 2013.

Timber harvesting is an important source of revenue for the country, but the refusal to pay taxes on it poses a significant challenge to the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy.

More than two decades of conflict have left Central Africa facing severe economic and environmental challenges. The country has struggled with corruption, insecurity, and climate change, making it one of the most fragile regions in Africa.