Rwanda: Unbowed By Mudslinging, Diane Vows to Soldier On in Race for Presidency

Ever since Diane Shima Rwigara came out to express her political views -- and later declared her intention to run for president of Rwanda in the August 4 elections -- the 35-year-old has attracted praise and criticism in equal measure.

One week after nude photographs -- which she has disowned -- were circulated on social media a day after she announced her presidential bid, Ms Rwigara says she will not be deterred: "I will not stop. I am going to continue with my preparations. The incident made me stronger, more resilient and determined to continue with this cause," she told The EastAfrican.

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