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00:00 The random businesswoman and political activist Diane Roigard
00:04 is one of the few opponents of President Paul Kegame
00:07 and his party to reside here in the country.
00:09 She went to the Electoral Commission this Thursday
00:13 to submit a file as an independent candidate
00:16 for the presidential election scheduled for July 15th.
00:19 She hopes to perhaps face the man seeking a fourth term
00:23 after 24 years in power.
00:26 I believe I have what it takes to bring the necessary change,
00:33 whether it's economic, political or social.
00:36 I have what it takes to contribute to the development of my country.
00:40 I hope that 2024 will be different from 2017
00:44 and that my rights and the rights of others will be more respected.
00:47 In 2017, the Electoral Commission alleged that document in Diane Roigard's file
00:58 had been falsified and rejected her candidacy for the highest office
01:01 as she was subsequently arrested and accused of forgery
01:05 before being acquitted a year later.
01:07 After her father, businessman Asinapol Roigard,
01:10 died in a car accident in 2015,
01:12 the Roigard family accused the Randon government of persecution,
01:16 clearly denied the allegations.
01:18 Two other opposition figures,
01:19 Victoire N'Gabiré and Bernard Taganda,
01:22 have been barred from running for president this year
01:25 following previous convictions.
01:27 (audience laughing)