New AFP chief wants big video push

Fabrice Fries, the new head of Agence France-Presse, said Thursday he wants to increase revenue by 30 million euros ($35 million) over five years by rapidly expanding its video production.

Fabrice Fries, the new head of Agence France-Presse, said Thursday he wants to increase revenue by 30 million euros ($35 million) over five years by rapidly expanding its video production.

AFP condemns the expulsion of its Algiers bureau chief

The Algerian government expelled AFP Algiers bureau chief Aymeric Vincenot on Tuesday in the wake of its refusal to renew his press accreditation. The expulsion comes amid massive demonstrations in Algeria that underline the indispensable role journalists play in explaining the events to the rest of the world.

The Algerian government expelled AFP Algiers bureau chief Aymeric Vincenot on Tuesday in the wake of its refusal to renew his press accreditation. The expulsion comes amid massive demonstrations in Algeria that underline the indispensable role journalists play in explaining the events to the rest of the world.
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Mohammad Akhtar, AFP driver among 23 killed in Kabul suicide attack

AFP driver Mohammad Akhtar, a 31-year-old father of four who was among 23 people killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, was a "great friend" known for his kindness and honesty, colleagues said Monday.

AFP driver Mohammad Akhtar, a 31-year-old father of four who was among 23 people killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, was a "great friend" known for his kindness and honesty, colleagues said Monday.

Fact Check: award for AFP Warsaw bureau

Natalia Sawka and Maja Czarnecka, from the AFP Warsaw bureau, have received an award for their fact-checking work.

Natalia Sawka and Maja Czarnecka, from the AFP Warsaw bureau, have received an award for their fact-checking work.

Press body condemns killing of AFP driver in Kabul

The International Federation of Journalists on Thursday condemned the killing of Mohammad Akhtar, a 31-year-old driver for AFP, in a suicide attack in Kabul and called for those responsible to be punished.

The International Federation of Journalists on Thursday condemned the killing of Mohammad Akhtar, a 31-year-old driver for AFP, in a suicide attack in Kabul and called for those responsible to be punished.

AFP appoints photo journalist to top Mena

Agence France-Presse has appointed Sylvain Estibal to the post of regional director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a journalist from the image side has been chosen to head one of the Agency’s seven regions.

Agence France-Presse has appointed Sylvain Estibal to the post of regional director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a journalist from the image side has been chosen to head one of the Agency’s seven regions.
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Montenegro investigative journalist to get Mackler award

A Montenegro-based freelance reporter who has investigated organized crime in Europe and war crimes in the Balkans has been selected for the 2018 Peter Mackler Award named for an AFP journalist, organizers said Wednesday.

A Montenegro-based freelance reporter who has investigated organized crime in Europe and war crimes in the Balkans has been selected for the 2018 Peter Mackler Award named for an AFP journalist, organizers said Wednesday.
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