Rio becomes the global capital of fact-checking - AFP steps up

From June 25 to 27, AFP will play an active role at Global Fact 12, the world’s largest summit dedicated to fact-checking, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro and organized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

From June 25 to 27, AFP will play an active role at Global Fact 12, the world’s largest summit dedicated to fact-checking, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro and organized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

AFP to take part in the Deauville Sport Images Festival

Running from 21 June to 21 September 2025, the Deauville Sport Images Festival offers a fresh perspective on the values of sport through photography. The work of AFP photographers will be showcased in a dedicated exhibition, A World of Sports, alongside three collective displays.

Running from 21 June to 21 September 2025, the Deauville Sport Images Festival offers a fresh perspective on the values of sport through photography. The work of AFP photographers will be showcased in a dedicated exhibition, A World of Sports, alongside three collective displays.
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An AFP Videographic Nominated for the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards

An AFP videographic, designed by Julie Pereira in collaboration with Emmanuelle Michel (script) and Jon Walter (voiceover), has been nominated in the Outstanding Graphic Design category at the 46th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. The video features the International Criminal Court (ICC).

An AFP videographic, designed by Julie Pereira in collaboration with Emmanuelle Michel (script) and Jon Walter (voiceover), has been nominated in the Outstanding Graphic Design category at the 46th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. The video features the International Criminal Court (ICC).

AFP on display at the inaugural Deauville Sport Images Festival

From 21 June 2025, the city of Deauville will host the very first edition of the Deauville Sport Images Festival, with AFP as an official partner. The work of the Agency’s photographers will be prominently featured through an exclusive exhibition entitled “A World of Sport”, along with three group exhibitions.

From 21 June 2025, the city of Deauville will host the very first edition of the Deauville Sport Images Festival, with AFP as an official partner. The work of the Agency’s photographers will be prominently featured through an exclusive exhibition entitled “A World of Sport”, along with three group exhibitions.
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AFP makes three appointments to its Executive Committee

Christine Buhagiar, director of AFP’s Europe Region since 2015, will be taking up a new role leading the new Development and Diversification department. This new department will develop innovative products to diversify the Agency’s revenue streams, mainly from companies and institutions, working closely with its subsidiaries MediaConnect and FACTSTORY. 

Pierre Ausseill, director of AFP’s Africa Region, will take over the Europe region, combining it with his current role. 

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Breach-Valdez Journalism Prize in Mexico: A Look Back at the Migrant Plight

Two investigations into the plight of migrants won the support of the jury members—including AFP—for this award, which honours the memory of two Mexican journalists murdered in 2017.

Two investigations into the plight of migrants won the support of the jury members—including AFP—for this award, which honours the memory of two Mexican journalists murdered in 2017.

Shefali Rafiq and Muhammad Amdad Hossain: Winners of the Marai Photo Grant 2025 Announced

Following a three-year hiatus, the “Marai Photo Award” returns in 2025 with a new identity: the “Marai Photo Grant”. This year’s theme, “My Reality. Now.”, spotlights one of the most pressing issues of our time — climate change.

Following a three-year hiatus, the “Marai Photo Award” returns in 2025 with a new identity: the “Marai Photo Grant”. This year’s theme, “My Reality. Now.”, spotlights one of the most pressing issues of our time — climate change.
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AFP’s 2024 financial results: turnover growth of 2 percent and positive net profits for sixth straight year

During its meeting on April 29, 2025, AFP’s board approved the 2024 accounts, which confirm the positive financial trajectory the Agency has been on for seven years.

During its meeting on April 29, 2025, AFP’s board approved the 2024 accounts, which confirm the positive financial trajectory the Agency has been on for seven years.
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AFP Launches New Verification Course on its Online Platform

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is launching an online course on its award-winning training platform to explain how to use the Verification Plugin for online investigations, also known as InVID-WeVerify, at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is launching an online course on its award-winning training platform to explain how to use the Verification Plugin for online investigations, also known as InVID-WeVerify, at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.
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Agence France-Presse at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia

At the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, from April 9 to 13, 2025, Agence France-Presse (AFP) will be at the center of key discussions shaping the future of the profession. Five AFP journalists will participate in six high-profile panels addressing some of the most pressing challenges in modern journalism. This festival, one of the most significant annual events in the field, offers an essential platform for global media leaders, reporters, and scholars to engage in critical conversations about journalism’s evolving landscape.

At the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, from April 9 to 13, 2025, Agence France-Presse (AFP) will be at the center of key discussions shaping the future of the profession. Five AFP journalists will participate in six high-profile panels addressing some of the most pressing challenges in modern journalism. This festival, one of the most significant annual events in the field, offers an essential platform for global media leaders, reporters, and scholars to engage in critical conversations about journalism’s evolving landscape.
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