AFP at the forefront of solidarity initiative for journalists in Gaza
More than 30 news organisations signed an open letter Thursday expressing solidarity with journalists working in Gaza and calling for their protection and freedom to report.
BACKSTORY I Euthanasia - How one “remarkable woman” invited AFP on her final journey
Born nearly blind and paralysed down one side, Lydie Imhoff didn't want to "live in a dead body" after she began losing the use of the rest of her limbs after a disabled riding accident.
Lydie Imhoff (R) is hugged by her friend and carer Marie-Josee Rousseaux during her farewell party in Longwy, northern France, on January 31, 2024.
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Xsolla Supports Release of “State of the African Video Game Industry 2026” Report
Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its support of the State of the African Video Game Industry 2026, a comprehensive new report published by SpielFabrique that examines the structure, scale, and evolution of game development, publishing, and esports across Africa. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260209217178/en/(Graphic: Xsolla) Developed by SpielFabrique in collaboration with independent ...
AFP successfully launched and certified on Whatsapp Channels
AFP's Whatsapp Channels are now fully operational and certified. Named 'AFP News' in English and 'Agence France-Presse' in French, the accounts are currently managed by the social media teams in Paris and London.
Whatsapp Channels have proven instrumental for media outlets aiming to build and engage communities among Meta's 3 billion users on social networks, including Facebook and Instagram.
Akin to the interactive nature of traditional chats on Whatsapp, channel subscribers have the option to react to posts using emojis, without the option of leaving comments.