AFP Text

Thanks to its international network and editorial expertise, the AFP offers high quality text services to paper, audiovisual, mobile and online news professionals.
Request a trial account
OUR JOB
AFP journalists, active in every field, in France and abroad

In times of war as in times of peace, our journalists are constantly striving to meet the demands of news professionals in terms of speed and reliability. AFP's text services cover all forms of information, from breaking news to magazines, reports, interviews and portraits.

All themes are covered, including politics, economy, sports and social events. Each dispatch follows strict guidelines for verification, contextualisation and perspective.

Request a trial account
FIGURES

The very heart of information via an essential reference

4 000

4 000

dispatches per day
6

6

main languages
22

22

formats
1 700

1 700

journalists

An international and regional coverage

Offer

Each text service has a specific regional identity, combining world news with news from the relevant continent and area.

AFP's text services are punctuated by regular publications of forecast agendas and editorial notes, allowing you to anticipate news coverage. Regional agendas list the major events of the next day, week and month.

Technical formats
  • Available languages: French, English, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese
  • Metadata: key words, IPTC, financial codes.
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Distribution: international
  • Delivery: satellite, FTP, download website AFP News
  • Technical formats: NewsML-G2, IIM, NewsML-1.1, ANPA
Use

AFP text publications can be used via one or several services, or through a theme selection in one or more languages, depending on the needs of the customer. AFP text services are part of a global news coverage policy which also includes photo, video, computer graphics and multimedia services.

Thousands of clients around the world use AFP text services every day to meet a variety of needs:

  • News professionals
  • Mobile and multimedia service providers and integrators
  • Businesses and Institutions
  • Operators of public display networks

Request a trial account