French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking another step in the ongoing reconciliation between France and Rwanda.
The monument, named “The Archive,” was unveiled during a ceremony on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. It honors the estimated 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, who were killed during the genocide between April and July 1994.
Speaking at the event, Macron described the memorial as an important symbol of remembrance and a significant stage in the efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries. He said the monument reflects a long journey toward truth and historical understanding.
Kagame welcomed France’s efforts to confront its role in the events surrounding the genocide. He praised Macron for acknowledging past failures and for promoting a more open examination of history. According to Kagame, accepting historical responsibility requires courage and commitment.
Relations between France and Rwanda have improved considerably in recent years. In 2021, Macron visited Kigali and recognized France’s responsibility for failing to act on warnings before the genocide, though he stopped short of issuing a formal apology.
A French historical commission concluded that France bore serious responsibility due to political misjudgments and its support for Rwanda’s former government. However, the commission found no evidence that France directly participated in the genocide.
Historians and officials described the new memorial as an important addition to France’s public memory, highlighting the need to preserve the lessons of the tragedy and honor those who lost their lives.
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