Global Media

Topic 5
Africa
 Al Ahram/The Pyramids
• Year: Founded in 1875.
• History & Contribution: Al Ahram is one of the oldest and most prominent newspapers in
Egypt and the Arab world. It has played a significant role in shaping public opinion and
reporting on Egyptian and regional news.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage of Egyptian and Middle Eastern affairs,
historical significance, and editorial independence.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of government influence, occasional
censorship, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in Egypt and the Arab world.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Egyptian revolutions, historical events in the Arab world, and
in-depth analysis of regional politics.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, Naguib Mahfouz
• Award: Al Ahram has received recognition for its historical significance and journalistic
contributions.
The EastAfrican (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,
Rwanda, Burundi)
• Year: Founded in 1994.
• History & Contribution: The EastAfrican is a weekly newspaper covering news from Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, known for its comprehensive coverage of regional
events and analysis.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage of regional events, analysis, and investigative
journalism.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with government
authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Distributed in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
• Famous Report: Coverage of regional politics, economy, and society, with a focus on
investigative journalism and in-depth analysis.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Charles Onyango-Obbo, Mwesigye Ambrose, and Paul
Busharizi.
• Award: The EastAfrican has received recognition for its journalism and editorial contributions.
 Daily Nation
• Year: Founded in 1958.
• History & Contribution: Daily Nation is the largest newspaper in Kenya and East Africa. It
has played a significant role in shaping public opinion and reporting on Kenyan and
regional news.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage of local and regional news, investigative
journalism, and editorial independence.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, particularly during political elections.
Some controversies around ownership and editorial interference.
• Circulation: One of the highest circulations in Kenya and East Africa.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Kenyan elections, investigative reports on corruption, and in-
depth analysis of regional conflicts.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Cyprian Fernandes, Hilary Ng'weno
• Award: Daily Nation has won several awards for investigative journalism and editorial
excellence.
 The Punch (Nigeria)
• Year: Founded in 1970
• History & Contribution: The Punch is one of Nigeria's most widely read newspapers,
known for its bold reporting and commentary on Nigerian politics, society, and culture.
• Positive Aspects: Strong investigative reporting, editorial independence, and diverse
viewpoints.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of sensationalism, occasional conflicts
with government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in Nigeria.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Nigerian elections, investigations into corruption, and
reporting on social issues.
• Award: The Punch has won awards for investigative journalism and editorial excellence.
• Sam Amuka,
 The Guardian Nigeria
• Year: Established in 1983.
• History & Contribution: The Guardian Nigeria is one of Nigeria's leading newspapers,
known for its in-depth coverage of Nigerian politics, economy, and society.
• Positive Aspects: Strong investigative reporting, editorial independence, and diverse
viewpoints.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: One of the most widely circulated newspapers in Nigeria.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Nigerian elections, investigations into government
corruption, and reporting on social issues.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Dele Olojede, Nduka Irabor, and Tunde Thompson.
• Award: The Guardian Nigeria has received awards for investigative journalism and
editorial excellence.
 Business Day (South Africa)
• Year: Founded in 1985.
• History & Contribution: Business Day is a leading South African newspaper,
known for its coverage of business news, politics, and economics in South
Africa and beyond.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage of business news, politics, and
economics, with a focus on investigative journalism and analysis.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of bias, occasional conflicts
with government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in South Africa.
• Famous Report: Coverage of South African business, politics, and
economics, with a focus on investigative journalism
 Mail & Guardian

• Weekly Mail, is a South African weekly

newspaper and website
• P. W. Botha
• Politics, Health, Climate
 Le Matin (Morocco)
• 1 November 1971
Asia
 The Japan Times (Japan)
• Year: Founded in 1897.
• History & Contribution: The Japan Times is Japan's oldest English-language
newspaper, known for its coverage of Japanese and international news,
culture, and business.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage, editorial independence, and
influence on English-speaking audiences about Japan.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of bias, occasional conflicts
with government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in Japan and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Japanese politics, economy, and society, with a
focus on analysis and commentary.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Mizuho Aoki, Tomohiro Osaki
 The Hindu (India)
• Year: Founded in 1878.
• History & Contribution: The Hindu is one of India's oldest and most respected newspapers,
known for its comprehensive coverage of Indian politics, culture, and international news.
• Positive Aspects: Strong editorial standards, comprehensive coverage, and influence on
Indian public opinion.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in India and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Indian elections, analysis of Indian economy and society, and
investigative journalism.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include N. Ram, Malini Parthasarathy, and Siddharth
Varadarajan.
• Award: The Hindu has won numerous awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 China Daily (China)
• Year: Founded in 1981.
• History & Contribution: China Daily is an English-language newspaper published in China,
known for its coverage of Chinese politics, economy, and society from a Chinese
government perspective.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage of Chinese news, editorial independence to
some extent, and influence on English-speaking audiences about China.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of propaganda, lack of editorial
independence, and controversies over censorship.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in China and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Chinese politics, economy, and society, with a focus on
promoting China's image globally.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Hu Shuli, Jin Canrong, and Xue Manzi.
• Award: China Daily has received recognition for its journalism and editorial contributions.
 The Straits Times (Singapore)
• Year: Founded in 1845.
• History & Contribution: The Straits Times is Singapore's leading English-language
newspaper, known for its coverage of Singapore, Southeast Asia, and international news.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage, editorial independence, and influence on
public opinion in Singapore and the region.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in Singapore and the region.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Singaporean politics, economy, and society, with a focus on
analysis and commentary.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Chua Mui Hoong, Warren Fernandez, and Tan
Dawn Wei.
• Award: The Straits Times has won awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)
• Year: Founded in 1903.
• History & Contribution: South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's leading English-
language newspaper, known for its coverage of Hong Kong, China, and international news.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage, investigative journalism, and influence on
public opinion in Hong Kong and beyond.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Accusations of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in Hong Kong and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Hong Kong protests, analysis of Chinese politics and
economy, and investigative reports on corruption.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Mark Clifford, Keith Bradsher, and Enid Tsui.
• Award: South China Morning Post has won awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 The Korea Herald (South Korea)
• Year: Founded in 1953.
• History & Contribution: The Korea Herald is one of South Korea's leading English-
language newspapers, known for its coverage of Korean and international news.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage, editorial independence, and influence on
Korean public opinion.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in South Korea and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Korean politics, economy, and society, with a focus on
analysis and commentary.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Lee Chang-sup, Donald Kirk, and Michael Breen.
• Award: The Korea Herald has received awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 The Times of India (India)
• Year: Founded in 1838.
• History & Contribution: The Times of India is one of the largest-selling English newspapers
in the world, known for its comprehensive coverage of Indian and international news.
• Positive Aspects: Extensive coverage, investigative journalism, and influence on Indian
public opinion.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of sensationalism, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Widely circulated in India and abroad.
• Famous Report: Coverage of Indian elections, investigative reports on corruption, and
analysis of social issues.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Swaminathan Aiyar, Vir Sanghvi, and Barkha Dutt.
• Award: The Times of India has won numerous awards for journalism and editorial
excellence.
USA
 The New York Times
• Year: Founded in 1851.
• History & Contribution: The New York Times is one of the most renowned newspapers
globally, known for its comprehensive coverage of national and international news,
investigative journalism, and editorial excellence.
• Positive Aspects: High-quality journalism, extensive coverage, Pulitzer Prize-winning
reporting, and influential opinion pieces.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional errors, controversies over
editorial decisions, and accusations of elitism.
• Circulation: Over 4 million print and digital subscribers worldwide.
• Famous Report: The Pentagon Papers, Watergate scandal, and coverage of presidential
elections.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Walter Duranty, David Sanger, and Maggie Haberman.
• Award: The New York Times has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes and other prestigious
journalism awards.
 The Washington Post
• Year: Founded in 1877.
• History & Contribution: The Washington Post is a leading newspaper known for its
investigative reporting, political coverage, and breaking news.
• Positive Aspects: Award-winning journalism, coverage of national politics, and
influential opinion section.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, controversies over editorial
decisions, and conflicts with government authorities.
• Circulation: Over 1 million print and digital subscribers.
• Famous Report: Investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal, coverage of the
Pentagon Papers, and reporting on national security issues.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, and Dana Priest.
• Award: The Washington Post has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes and other prestigious
journalism awards.
 USA Today
• Year: Founded in 1982.
• History & Contribution: USA Today is a widely circulated newspaper known for its colorful
layout, concise articles, and focus on national news, sports, and entertainment.
• Positive Aspects: Accessibility, visual appeal, and broad coverage of news, sports, and
lifestyle topics.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of superficiality, occasional errors, and
controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Over 1.6 million daily print and digital readers.
• Famous Report: Coverage of major national events, sports coverage, and investigative
reports.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Tom Vanden Brook, Judy Keen, and Michael Wolff.
• Award: USA Today has won several Pulitzer Prizes and other journalism awards.
 The Wall Street Journal
• Year: Founded in 1889.
• History & Contribution: The Wall Street Journal is a leading financial newspaper known
for its business news, market analysis, and investigative reporting.
• Positive Aspects: In-depth financial coverage, influential opinion section, and
investigative journalism.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, controversies over editorial
decisions, and conflicts of interest.
• Circulation: Over 2 million print and digital subscribers.
• Famous Report: Coverage of financial markets, business news, and investigative reports
on corporate scandals.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Bernard Kilgore, Peggy Noonan, and Jason Zweig.
• Award: The Wall Street Journal has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes and other prestigious
journalism awards.
 The Huffington Post
• Year: Founded in 2005.
• History & Contribution: The Huffington Post, now known as HuffPost, is a digital news
outlet known for its progressive commentary, investigative reporting, and multimedia
content.
• Positive Aspects: Diverse coverage, progressive perspective, and innovative digital
storytelling.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, controversies over editorial
decisions, and accusations of sensationalism.
• Circulation: Over 70 million monthly digital readers.
• Famous Report: Investigative reporting on various social and political issues, coverage of
trending news topics, and multimedia content.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Arianna Huffington, Ryan Grim, and Lydia Polgreen.
• Award: The Huffington Post has won several journalism awards, including a Pulitzer Prize
for National Reporting.
Europe
 The Guardian (United Kingdom)
• Year: Founded in 1821.
• History & Contribution: The Guardian is known for its independent journalism and progressive
editorial stance. It has a long history of investigative reporting and has broken several major
stories.
• Positive Aspects: Strong investigative journalism, commitment to liberal values, and influential
opinion pieces.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias in reporting, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 150,000 daily circulation.
• Famous Report: The Guardian's reporting on the Edward Snowden leaks and the Panama
Papers investigation are among its most notable.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Glenn Greenwald, Katharine Viner, and Alan Rusbridger.
• Award: The Guardian has won numerous awards for journalism, including Pulitzer Prizes and
British Press Awards.
 Der Spiegel (Germany)
• Year: Founded in 1947.
• History & Contribution: Der Spiegel is one of Germany's largest news magazines, known
for its investigative journalism and in-depth analysis of German and international affairs.
• Positive Aspects: Investigative reporting, comprehensive coverage, and influential opinion
pieces.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of sensationalism, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 700,000 weekly circulation.
• Famous Report: Der Spiegel's coverage of the Volkswagen emissions scandal and its
investigative reports on government corruption have garnered attention.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Stefan Aust, Klaus Brinkbäumer, and Claudia Kade.
• Award: Der Spiegel has won awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 El País (Spain)
• Year: Founded in 1976.
• History & Contribution: El País is Spain's largest newspaper, known for its coverage
of Spanish and international news, politics, and culture.
• Positive Aspects: Comprehensive coverage, investigative journalism, and influential
opinion pieces.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 200,000 daily circulation.
• Famous Report: El País's reporting on Spanish politics and its coverage of major
international events such as the Arab Spring have been widely read.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Javier Moreno, Soledad Gallego-Díaz, and
Miguel Ángel Aguilar.
• Award: El País has received awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 Le Monde (France)
• Year: Founded in 1944.
• History & Contribution: Le Monde is one of France's leading newspapers, known for its
comprehensive coverage of French and international news, culture, and politics.
• Positive Aspects: In-depth analysis, investigative journalism, and editorial
independence.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 300,000 daily circulation.
• Famous Report: Le Monde's coverage of French presidential elections and its
investigative reports on political scandals are widely recognized.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Natalie Nougayrède, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Edwy
Plenel.
• Award: Le Monde has received awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 La Repubblica (Italy)
• Year: Founded in 1976.
• History & Contribution: La Repubblica is one of Italy's leading newspapers, known
for its coverage of Italian and international news, politics, and culture.
• Positive Aspects: Investigative reporting, in-depth analysis, and influential editorial
opinions.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 200,000 daily circulation.
• Famous Report: La Repubblica's coverage of Italian politics, corruption scandals, and
its investigative reports on organized crime have received attention.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Eugenio Scalfari, Ezio Mauro, and Concita De
Gregorio.
• Award: La Repubblica has won awards for journalism and editorial excellence.
 Aftenposten (Norway)
• Year: Founded in 1860.
• History & Contribution: Aftenposten is Norway's largest newspaper, known for its
comprehensive coverage of Norwegian and international news, politics, and culture.
• Positive Aspects: Strong investigative journalism, editorial independence, and
influential opinion pieces.
• Negative Aspects & Controversies: Criticisms of bias, occasional conflicts with
government authorities, and controversies over editorial decisions.
• Circulation: Around 200,000 daily circulation.
• Famous Report: Aftenposten's reporting on Norwegian politics, social issues, and
environmental concerns has garnered attention both domestically and internationally.
• Journalist: Notable journalists include Harald Stanghelle, Hilde Haugsgjerd, and Anders
Giæver.
• Award: Aftenposten has received awards for journalism and editorial excellence.