AFP commits to better representation of women in its production
New guidelines on coverage of violence against women and increased use of women expert sources are among the topics included in a set of initiatives launched by AFP’s Global News Director Michèle Léridon, aimed at improving the way women are represented in the Agency’s content.
Patrice Monti appointed Deputy Director of Sales & Marketing for AFP
Patrice Monti has been appointed Deputy Director of Sales & Marketing for Agence France-Presse. He will be seconding Group Director of Sales & Marketing Stéphane Marcovitch as of January 8.
Mratt Kyaw Thu wins AFP Kate Webb prize
Reporter Mratt Kyaw Thu has won the 2017 Agence France-Presse Kate Webb prize for his coverage of ethnic strife in his native Myanmar.
Myanmar reporter wins AFP’s Kate Webb Prize
Reporter Mratt Kyaw Thu has won the 2017 Agence France-Presse Kate Webb prize for his compelling and rigorous coverage of ethnic strife in his native Myanmar, AFP announced on Tuesday.
AFP and LaPresse in multi-year partnership agreement
Agence France-Presse and LaPresse conclude a multi-year partnership agreement, effective as of 1 January 2018.
AFP publishes its code of ethics in Chinese
The international news agency AFP has published its code of ethics, which sets out its guiding editorial principles, in Chinese.
Innovation at AFP: live photo transmission on the go
Starting with 2018’s Tour de France, Agence France-Presse will be generalizing live transmission of its photo production through the Aviwest transmitter.