Burkina Faso's Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) issued Communique No. 2026-007/MEF/SG/DGI/DRI-K on 13 August 2026, announcing the progressive nationwide rollout and enforcement of an additional tax on undeveloped or under-developed land. The additional tax applies to all property owners, titleholders, and right-holders of plots of land designated for residential or non-residential use that have been left vacant, completely unbuilt, or inadequately developed relative to their zoning paramet…