In Senegal, presidential race pits Faye against Sonko

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, announced at his party's congress that the political duel with Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be settled at the ballot box.

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This rivalry comes as Senegal prepares for the presidential election.

The country faces a major electoral competition between two leading political figures.

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