SENEGAL: President Macky Sall gives CFA 50 million as personal coronavirus contribution

By Usuman Ceesau, our correspondent in Dakar

President Macky Sall has deposited 50 million CFA (4.2 million dalasis) to the account of Senegal’s COVID-19 taskforce.

The personal contribution comes on the back of calls for him to come forward with his own contribution.

Various departments and institutions in Senegal have been making their own contribution in the fight against coronavirus with the presidency making a contribution of 200 million.

The country’s Ministry of Finance and Budget has made a contribution of 144.6 million while the Ministry of Justice has given 10.9 million.

The National Assembly gave CFAF 50 million while the participation of ministers amounted to CFAF 60 million.