RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate TRT Afrika Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right-leaning Turkish government. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing techniques.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Turkey
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
TRT Afrika, established in 2023, is a digital news service that is part of the broader Turkish Radio and Television Corporation’s (TRT) strategy to offer digital news coverage in multiple languages. The platform operates in English, French, Swahili, and Hausa and aims to present an alternative narrative about Africa, highlighting global stories significant to the continent through rich, timely, and balanced information.
Read our profile on Turkish media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
TRT Afrika is a subsidiary of the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), the leading public service broadcaster of Türkiye. As part of the TRT network, TRT Afrika joins other digital news channels like TRTWORLD, TRT Français, TRT Arabi, TRT Balkan, TRT Russia, and TRT Deutsch.
Analysis / Bias
In the context of media freedom, Turkey, where TRT Afrika is based, ranks low globally, as highlighted by Reporters Without Borders.
TRT Afrika, focusing primarily on African news, exhibits a straightforward reporting style in its international coverage, with minimal sensationalism or biased language, such as this South African MPs vote to close Israeli embassy.
However, the broader TRT network, to which TRT Afrika belongs, has been noted for its pro-government stance in Turkish national news, suggesting a potential bias in how national issues might be covered. While TRT Afrika’s content on African and international news appears relatively unbiased, the site’s lack of transparency in sourcing and the overarching influence of TRT’s editorial practices in Turkey indicate a need for caution. Readers should be aware of these factors when evaluating the credibility and bias of the content, especially regarding Turkish political news.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate TRT Afrika Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right-leaning Turkish government. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing techniques. (D. Van Zandt 11/22/2023)
Source: https://www.trtafrika.com/
Last Updated on November 22, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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