AFP Rewarded Twice at the Prix Varenne 2020

Amongst the 148 photos received for this new edition of the Prix Varenne, the Jury rewarded, Wednesday February 17, 2021, the work of two AFP photographers: Kenzo Tribouillard, National Press Award and Leo Malafaia, International Award.

Amongst the 148 photos received for this new edition of the Prix Varenne, the Jury rewarded, Wednesday February 17, 2021, the work of two AFP photographers: Kenzo Tribouillard, National Press Award and Leo Malafaia, International Award.

Eitan Abramovich awarded 2nd Photo Prize, in the ‘Pandemic in Latin America’ category of the POY Latam 2021

On the 10th anniversary of the POY Latam, which recognises excellence in documentary, journalistic and artistic photography in Latin America, AFP photographer Eitan Abramovich was awarded second place in the special category 'The Pandemic in Latin America' for his highly aesthetic and intimate portrait of his family life during the pandemic.

On the 10th anniversary of the POY Latam, which recognises excellence in documentary, journalistic and artistic photography in Latin America, AFP photographer Eitan Abramovich was awarded second place in the special category 'The Pandemic in Latin America' for his highly aesthetic and intimate portrait of his family life during the pandemic.

AFP photographer Cristina Quicler wins the 35th Andalusian Journalism Award in the "Photography" category

AFP photographer Cristina Quicler has won the 35th Andalusian Journalism Award in the photography category for her picture “Rocío Chico, traslado de la Virgen del Rocío”, awarded by the Junta de Andalucía (Regional Government of Andalucia).

AFP photographer Cristina Quicler has won the 35th Andalusian Journalism Award in the photography category for her picture “Rocío Chico, traslado de la Virgen del Rocío”, awarded by the Junta de Andalucía (Regional Government of Andalucia).

AFP Photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev Wins "Energy of Victories" Award

Moscow-based photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev was recognised at the “The Energy of Victories” national sports journalism festival contest on December 11, organised by the Russian Olympic Committee and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia with the backing of Gazprom.

Moscow-based photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev was recognised at the “The Energy of Victories” national sports journalism festival contest on December 11, organised by the Russian Olympic Committee and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia with the backing of Gazprom.

AFP Photographer Angelos Tzortzinis wins UNICEF Photo of the Year Award

On the occasion of the 20th edition of the UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards, AFP photographer Angelos Tzortzinis has received the UNICEF Photo of the Year Award.

On the occasion of the 20th edition of the UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards, AFP photographer Angelos Tzortzinis has received the UNICEF Photo of the Year Award.

The Guardian Names AFP’s Hector Retamal Agency Photographer of the Year

The British daily notably praised the Shanghai-based Chilean photographer for his coverage of the Wuhan crisis, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were detected. He has made trips to the Chinese megalopolis all throughout 2020, most recently documenting its return to life.

The British daily notably praised the Shanghai-based Chilean photographer for his coverage of the Wuhan crisis, the city where the first cases of Covid-19 were detected. He has made trips to the Chinese megalopolis all throughout 2020, most recently documenting its return to life.

Using AI to automatically track bias and stereotypes in journalistic content

AFP has been looking at this issue for six months, in partnership with seven other media groups (Reuters, Schibsted, La Nacion, Reach PLC, Deutsche Welle, Nikkei, Nice Matin). The working group, brought together by Polis -- a media think tank at the London School of Economics -- presented its findings on December 8 at the JournalismAI Festival.

AFP has been looking at this issue for six months, in partnership with seven other media groups (Reuters, Schibsted, La Nacion, Reach PLC, Deutsche Welle, Nikkei, Nice Matin). The working group, brought together by Polis -- a media think tank at the London School of Economics -- presented its findings on December 8 at the JournalismAI Festival.

AFP partners with African alliance to fight Covid-19 misinformation

AFP is part of a new African alliance to combat misinformation around the Covid-19 pandemic and other health emergencies which was launched Thursday, December 3rd by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

AFP is part of a new African alliance to combat misinformation around the Covid-19 pandemic and other health emergencies which was launched Thursday, December 3rd by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

AFP takes star billing at the Hong Kong French Film Festival

AFP will have star billing at this year’s Hong Kong Film Festival, with top journalists from the Agency joining post-screening discussions and a photo exhibition by prize-winning photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba displayed throughout the event.

AFP will have star billing at this year’s Hong Kong Film Festival, with top journalists from the Agency joining post-screening discussions and a photo exhibition by prize-winning photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba displayed throughout the event.
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AFP Wins AIB News Agency of the Year 2020 Video Award

AFP is proud to have been awarded the AIB News Agency of the Year 2020 Video Award, as part of the Awards’ 16th edition.

AFP is proud to have been awarded the AIB News Agency of the Year 2020 Video Award, as part of the Awards’ 16th edition.
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