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Solaine Carter

News Roundup: Casablanca Hospital Transforms Maternity, Pediatric Wards; Morocco to free over 5,000 prisoners; Why Morocco’s king is moving closer to Saudi Arabia’s MBS

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Photo Credit: Middle East Eye

April 6th, 2020

Three stories you need to read today. Compiled and broken down for you by Reporting Morocco student journalists — every day. Brought to you from the School for International Training’s journalism program, Rabat.

Casablanca Hospital Transforms Maternity, Pediatric Wards for COVID-19

Source: Morocco World News

Lede: Rabat – The Moulay Youssef Regional Hospital Center (CHR) in Casablanca has transformed its 20-bed maternity ward to accommodate COVID-19 patients.

The hospital is in the process of transitioning the pediatric ward for the same purpose, Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) reports.

Handprints in Oudayas

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Photo taken by Solaine Carter / Reporting Morocco

As I explored Oudayas, my eyes kept leading me back to this little turquoise door. I wonder if are the hands of the children who live in this house?

Taken on March 8th.

News Roundup: “Chnou Bghiti Nti:” Gender Equality in Morocco; Morocco celebrates its Jewish heritage; Intracom Telecom’s Advanced Radios

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Photo credit: The Jewish News of Northern California

March 10, 2020

Three stories you need to read today. Compiled and broken down for you by Reporting Morocco student journalists — every day. Brought to you from the School for International Training’s journalism program, Rabat.

“Chnou Bghiti Nti:” A Campaign for Gender Equality in Morocco

Source: Morocco World News

Lede: On International Women’s Day, the “Chnou Bghiti Nti” campaign aims to raise awareness among Moroccans about gender inequalities and the needs of women in Morocco at the professional and personal levels.

Key Background: Global Shapers, a network of youth leaders driving dialogue, action, and change, launched the campaign today in partnership with We for She.

The Colors and Calligraphy of Al-Attarine Madrasa

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Photo by Solaine Carter/ Reporting Morocco

During a weekend getaway to Fés, I visited Al-Attarine Madrasa, located in the heart of the Médina. The bright pops of color and intricate calligraphy were mesmerizing.  My friends and I attempted to read the script but decided we were better suited to view the magical architecture! Taken on February 29th.

News Roundup: Morocco: Safest Country in the Maghreb; UAE Pardons Moroccan Actress; Royal Moroccan Navy Assists 111 Irregular Migrants

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Photo Credit: Morocco World News.

February 20, 2020.

Three stories you need to read today. Compiled and broken down for you by Reporting Morocco student journalists — every day. Brought to you from the School for International Training’s journalism program, Rabat.

Morocco: Safest Country in the Maghreb, 4th Safest in Africa

Source: Morocco World News

Lede: Rabat – Morocco is the safest country in the Maghreb and the fourth-safest in Africa, according to the Country Risk Index compiled by French insurance broker Insurly. 

Key Background: Insurly based their rankings on four different factors: the level of violence (homicides, terrorism), the probability of natural disasters, the quality of health infrastructure and pollution (epidemics, health facilities, treatment costs, air pollution), and the safety of transportation (number of road accidents, blacklisted airlines).

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