Samira Sitaïl, a former renowned journalist, has just been appointed Moroccan ambassador to France. This appointment comes in a context of diplomatic crisis between Paris and Rabat, marked by tensions and accumulated disputes.
Samira Sitaïl, who previously held the position of director of information on the second public television channel 2M, is taking on a diplomatic role for the first time in her career. His appointment aims to fill a position vacant for several months, following the departure of his predecessor Mohamed Benchaâboun.
Relations between France and Morocco have become strained recently. First of all, with the adoption by the European Parliament of a resolution calling on Morocco to “respect freedom of expression”. This initiative was seen as interference by France in Moroccan affairs, fueling accusations that the entourage of French President Emmanuel Macron was behind this approach.
Then, tensions increased after the earthquake that occurred in September in the Marrakech region, Morocco. Rabat refused the aid offered by Paris, which sparked controversy in France. These events contributed to further deteriorating relations between the two countries.
This appointment of Samira Sitaïl as Moroccan ambassador to France therefore aims to ease tensions and renew diplomatic dialogue between the two countries. His experience in the field of information and his knowledge of the media are valuable assets to effectively represent Morocco in France.
It remains to be seen how Samira Sitaïl will exercise her new functions and what actions she will take to restore trust and cooperation between the two countries. One thing is certain, his appointment brings new impetus to Moroccan diplomacy and draws attention to the future development of Franco-Moroccan relations.