Senegal latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Senegal:

Politics

• Senegal's President Macky Sall has announced plans to reform the country's electoral system, including the introduction of a new voting system and the creation of an independent electoral commission. (Source: Reuters)
• The Senegalese government has launched a new initiative to promote economic development in the country's rural areas, with a focus on agriculture and infrastructure development. (Source: Africanews)

Economy

• Senegal's economy has been growing steadily in recent years, with a GDP growth rate of 7.2% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The country has also seen an increase in foreign investment, with a number of major companies, including French energy giant Total, investing in Senegal's energy sector. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports

• Senegal's national football team, the Lions of Teranga, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The country's top football league, the Senegalese Premier League, has been won by ASC Diaraf, who defeated AS Douanes in the final. (Source: Goal.com)

Health

• Senegal has reported a significant increase in cases of COVID-19, with over 10,000 cases reported in the past week. (Source: WHO)
• The country has also launched a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population by the end of the year. (Source: Africanews)

Culture

• Senegal has been named the host country for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, a major international football tournament. (Source: CAF)
• The country has also launched a new cultural festival, the Dakar Jazz Festival, which will feature performances by local and international musicians. (Source: AllAfrica)

Other news

• A major fire has broken out in the Senegalese city of Thiès, with reports of several buildings destroyed and many people displaced. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Senegalese government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the country's reliance on imported food. (Source: Africanews)