Jean-Paul Kimonyo is a researcher and former advisor to President Paul Kagame. He believes that the Duclert report clarifies the dynamics between French decision-makers at the time and what was happening in Rwanda. He nevertheless highlights a discrepancy between the body of the report and its conclusion, which rules out the idea of French complicity in genocide:

" The content of the report contradicts the conclusion that France was not complicit in genocide in Rwanda, notably because of the very narrow definition the report adopts regarding the question of complicity. One can be complicit in genocide without necessarily sharing genocidal intent."

"By apologizing, France would be part of this process of forgiveness"

For his part, John Ruku-Rwabyoma, deputy of the ruling party, the FPR (Rwandan Patriotic Front), welcomes a genuine step forward, but points out gaps in the process.

"There are certain individuals who should answer for their actions. And then, we would need to explore the possibility of compensation. But ultimately, what would go the furthest is if the French government apologizes. Unity and reconciliation has worked miracles in Rwanda. By apologizing, France would be part of this process of forgiveness that is part of our DNA," the deputy adds.

President Paul Kagame has not yet expressed himself on the subject. On Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hailed an important step toward a common understanding of France's role in the genocide of Tutsis. It also announced the upcoming publication of another report, commissioned by the Rwandan government, on the subject.