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Tax imposed on social media usage in Benin Republic has been revoked after citizens’ petition

September 25, 2018

Following widespread criticism and outcry that trailed imposition of tax on social media usage in the Republic of Benin, the West African country has shown respect to the views of its citizens who fought against the social media and Internet …

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African nation where 5% tax is required to use Facebook, WhatsApp

Wale Ajetunmobi

September 25, 2018

The Republic of Benin, a French-speaking West African country, has introduced a tariff on social media use. The government recently passed a directive that will tax its citizens on the use of Internet and social media applications. The directive followed …