Turkey: AFP demands the immediate release of its photojournalist Yasin Akgül

AFP strongly condemns the detention of its journalist and photographer Yasin Akgül and calls for his immediate release. This is a serious attack on the freedom of the media.

AFP strongly condemns the detention of its journalist and photographer Yasin Akgül and calls for his immediate release. This is a serious attack on the freedom of the media.
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AFP represented at the “Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” Conference in Brussels

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.

AFP Honoured at the 2025 Istanbul Photo Awards

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.

The Audio Marketplace (TAM) Website is Now Live

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.

‘Syria: 13 Years of War’ – A New AFP Exhibition at Géopolis Until 1 May 2025

On 8 December 2024, Syria’s history took a dramatic turn with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, ending over 50 years of his clan’s rule. In partnership with AFP, Géopolis is presenting an exceptional exhibition tracing nearly 13 years of civil war, from the 2011 uprising onwards.

On 8 December 2024, Syria’s history took a dramatic turn with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, ending over 50 years of his clan’s rule. In partnership with AFP, Géopolis is presenting an exceptional exhibition tracing nearly 13 years of civil war, from the 2011 uprising onwards.

AFP journalists Christina Assi and Dylan Collins to speak at the Press Freedom Center Forum

AFP journalists Christina Assi and Dylan Collins will speak at the Press Freedom Center Forum to share their experience of the Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon on 13 October 2023. The event will take place on 12 March 2025 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

AFP journalists Christina Assi and Dylan Collins will speak at the Press Freedom Center Forum to share their experience of the Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon on 13 October 2023. The event will take place on 12 March 2025 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

AFP and Italy’s Fort Bard renew their partnership with the launch of a second exhibition

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

AFP Photographers Honoured at the 2024 POY Awards

Several AFP photographers have been honoured at the 82nd edition of the 2024 Pictures of the Year International (POY) awards, the world's oldest photojournalism competition, earning awards and special mentions across various categories.

Several AFP photographers have been honoured at the 82nd edition of the 2024 Pictures of the Year International (POY) awards, the world's oldest photojournalism competition, earning awards and special mentions across various categories.

Africa's 'bold generation' see bright future at home

They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

AFP statement on AP White House reporters being barred from coverage

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 
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