AFP named best news agency for second consecutive year
AFP's video production triumphs again at the AIB Media Awards 2021.
AFP's video production triumphs again at the AIB Media Awards 2021.
AFP photographer Hector Retamal wins twice at 2021 FOTOPRENSA
AFP Fact-checking: Projeto Comprova wins the 2021 ANJ Press Freedom Award
The Comprova Project, a media consortium in Brazil of which AFP has been a member since 2018, has won the Press Freedom Award 2021 awarded by the National Association of Newspapers (ANJ). This award is shared with the Consórcio de Veículos de Imprensa, since both initiatives were recognized for the crucial role of journalism and cooperation between agencies, fighting digital misinformation through fact-checking.
The Comprova Project, a media consortium in Brazil of which AFP has been a member since 2018, has won the Press Freedom Award 2021 awarded by the National Association of Newspapers (ANJ). This award is shared with the Consórcio de Veículos de Imprensa, since both initiatives were recognized for the crucial role of journalism and cooperation between agencies, fighting digital misinformation through fact-checking.
AFP Lagos fact-checker awarded at pan-African conference
Watch the ReNEWS donation conference for Afghan Journalists sponsored by AFP
Last Thursday, ReNEWS and AFP produced a 90-minute program, "The Future of Journalism in Afghanistan".
Last Thursday, ReNEWS and AFP produced a 90-minute program, "The Future of Journalism in Afghanistan".
On October 3rd, "The Analog Years": AFP’s first photo auction
On October 3, AFP will auction nearly 200 pieces from its analog archives, the first sale of its kind. The auction will feature photographic treasures – some are snapshots from famous moments in history while others are lesser-known photographic ‘treasures’, capturing scenes of everyday life.
On October 3, AFP will auction nearly 200 pieces from its analog archives, the first sale of its kind. The auction will feature photographic treasures – some are snapshots from famous moments in history while others are lesser-known photographic ‘treasures’, capturing scenes of everyday life.
AFP photographer Sameer Al-Doumy rewarded at HIPA 2021
AFP shocked by death of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui in Afghanistan
It is with deep shock and sadness that AFP learned of the tragic death of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui – killed during a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near the Afghan border with Pakistan.
A highly respected and admired journalist, and a Pulitzer Prize-winner, Danish was well known to many AFP staff – both in India where has was based and also across the agency’s wider network.
Six AFP photographers win prizes at the second edition of the Paris Sport Photo prize
Jeff Pachoud won the Grand Prix as well as first prize for his black and white “best of “ selection from the Tour De France. His entry was called “My Tour”.
AFP lensman freed after arrest at Istanbul Pride march
After being released from the Istanbul police headquarters, award-winning photogapher Bulent Kilic said he had filed a "violent arrest" complaint against the police who pinned him to the ground and pushed their legs into his neck and back during the arrest. AFP management protested against the 'violent arrest' of Kilic "while he was only doing his job as a journalist". The Turkish branch of campaign group Reporters Without Borders also condemned his arrest.