Macky Sall announces whopping 80 billion CFA to be used for employment of 65,000 young people

Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced an 80 billion CFA package for the employment of 65,000 young people in Senegal.

Speaking on the occasion of Senegal’s 61st independence anniversary on Saturday, Sall said the package would be available by May.

The money will be distributed across various sectors including education, security, agriculture and construction.

If implemented, it will help in addressing the issue of youth unemployment in Senegal.