Al Akhbar

Joy, Cautious Optimism Permeate Arab Media

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Magda Abu-Fadil

"Americans Chose Change" was the striking blue headline in Wednesday's An-Nahar daily of Lebanon.

U.S. Election Fever Grips Arab Media

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 12.05.2008 | Media


Magda Abu-Fadil

Lebanese citizens interviewed on Lebanon's Future TV News channel were mostly for Obama, while Iraqis were waiting for the election's results to determine their country's fate, according to an FTV report.

Musings on Mauritanian Media

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 09.10.2008 | Media


Magda Abu-Fadil

State-run Mauritanian radio and TV with programs in Arabic, French and several local languages have seen some improvements given their meager resources.