Co-produced by FACTSTORY, a subsidiary of AFP, the documentary Merckx in the spotlight at the International Film Festival Rotterdam

Directed by Boris Tilquin and Christophe Hermans, the new documentary Merckx dedicated to cycling champion Eddy Merckx, will be presented on Friday 31 January 2025 as a world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. This is a co-production of FACTSTORY, a subsidiary of AFP, in collaboration with the Belgian production companies Ka Visuel and Watertower in co-production with RTBF, ARTE G.E.I.E. and VRTT.

Directed by Boris Tilquin and Christophe Hermans, the new documentary Merckx dedicated to cycling champion Eddy Merckx, will be presented on Friday 31 January 2025 as a world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. This is a co-production of FACTSTORY, a subsidiary of AFP, in collaboration with the Belgian production companies Ka Visuel and Watertower in co-production with RTBF, ARTE G.E.I.E. and VRTT.
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Newsflare joins AFP's partner video collections

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.
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AFP and Mistral AI announce global partnership to enhance AI responses with reliable news content

Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Mistral AI have formed a partnership that will provide Mistral's conversational AI assistant, Le Chat, with access to the full range of AFP's text stories. This collaboration will allow users to receive more informed and up-to-date responses, underpinned by content that meets the highest journalistic standards. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Mistral AI have formed a partnership that will provide Mistral's conversational AI assistant, Le Chat, with access to the full range of AFP's text stories. This collaboration will allow users to receive more informed and up-to-date responses, underpinned by content that meets the highest journalistic standards. 
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AFP joins forces with GADMO to combat disinformation ahead of the German elections

With the German parliamentary elections scheduled for 23 February, the campaigning, which began in early 2025, has already been marked by widespread misinformation on social networks. There have also been direct attempts at foreign interference, potentially undermining voter confidence.

With the German parliamentary elections scheduled for 23 February, the campaigning, which began in early 2025, has already been marked by widespread misinformation on social networks. There have also been direct attempts at foreign interference, potentially undermining voter confidence.

AFP appoints Karl Malakunas to lead its new Philanthropic Partnerships Initiative

Agence France-Presse (AFP) has appointed Karl Malakunas, currently Asia-Pacific Deputy Editor-in-Chief, to lead its new Philanthropic Partnerships Initiative, starting on February 1. The initiative aims to raise funds and build relationships with philanthropic institutions, such as charitable foundations and non-profits, that support media projects aligned with AFP’s values and objectives. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) has appointed Karl Malakunas, currently Asia-Pacific Deputy Editor-in-Chief, to lead its new Philanthropic Partnerships Initiative, starting on February 1. The initiative aims to raise funds and build relationships with philanthropic institutions, such as charitable foundations and non-profits, that support media projects aligned with AFP’s values and objectives. 

Migration in Europe: an interactive guide in 9 languages produced by 6 European press agencies including AFP

Poverty, hunger, the effects of climate change and armed conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, mean that the number of migrants trying to reach Europe, continues to rise.

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AFP launches master certificates for online training on tackling misinformation

Leading global news agency AFP has released master certificates for its online training platform on tackling misinformation, announced at GlobalFact 11 fact-checking conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on June 26.

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Photojournalism: The “Marai Photo Grant” is back, with the 2025 edition focused on raising awareness about climate change

After a three-year hiatus, the “Marai Photo Award” becomes the “Marai Photo Grant” in 2025. The award is organised by Agence France-Presse in honour of Shah Marai, former photo chief at AFP in Kabul. Shah Marai, who was an inspiration for Afghan photographers throughout his career, was killed in the line of duty at the age of 41 in a suicide attack on April 30, 2018 in Kabul.


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AFP appoints chief editor Sophie Huet to new AI role

AFP has appointed Sophie Huet, one of its top journalists, to a new role driving its strategy on Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the Agency’s desire to bolster its competitiveness in this key domain.


Sophie Huet, currently Global Editor-in-Chief, has been appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Global News Director for Editorial Innovation and Artificial Intelligence.

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