Morocco World News
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During my semester study abroad program in Morocco titled "Field Studies in Journalism and New Media" I had the incredible opportunity of working at Morocco World News (MWN) as a news correspondent.
Reporting every day for the largest independent English-news organization in Morocco absolutely changed the way I view journalism. With MWN, I've written stories from cities across the country and have had to learn to work around the strict monarchy to produce credible journalism. |
News Articles
At MWN, I reported on a stories ranging from breaking-news to long-form features. During the two months, I covered teachers' protests, papal visits, presidential ceremonies, desert marathons and other incredible events.
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Nation-wide Teachers' Strike Coverage
Government threatens to fire protesting teachers, as unions urge to continue striking During my time in Morocco, thousands of the country's teachers participated in nation-wide strikes to protest for new educational reforms regarding job stability, fair pay, promotion, health care and pension. This is my coverage of the teachers' strike in order of publication: Story I: Two protests take place in Rabat on International Women's Day Story II: Contractual and Cell 9 Teachers: 'We will continue our protests' Story III: Moroccan teachers march into April, making 3 months of demonstrations |
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Pope Francis starts 2-day visit in Morocco to boost interfaith dialogue
The pontiff landed at Rabat-Sale airport this afternoon in an atmosphere of warm welcome and celebration Rabat — Under the cover of surrounding buildings, dozens of people lined the streets to welcome Pope Francis to Morocco, whose two-day visit will focus on interfaith dialogue and issues of migration... Click here to read more and here to see the rest of my pope coverage. |