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Le Radical

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Le Radical
Cover of Le Radical
Founder(s)F. L. Morel
Founded1898
LanguageFrench language
HeadquartersPort Louis
Circulation2,000 (early 1900s)

Le Radical ('The Radical') was a French language conservative daily newspaper published from Port Louis, Mauritius.[1] The newspaper was founded in 1898 by F. L. Morel, who served as its editor-in-chief during its initial period.[1][2] Le Radical was mainly dedicated to politics. It contained some articles in English. In 1909 a second daily edition was launched. During this period it had a circulation of around 2,000, out of which a large share were sold at the Port Louis central train station.[2]

In 1937, its editor-in-chief was P-H. Galéa.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nomenclature des journaux & revues en langue française du monde entier. Paris, Les bureaux de l'Argus, 1937. p. 545
  2. ^ a b Macmillan, Allister. Mauritius Illustrated: Historical and Descriptive, Commercial and Industrial Facts, Figures, & Resources. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 2000. p. 428