AFP announces new bureau in North Korea

Agence France-Presse (AFP) announced Tuesday it will open a bureau in Pyongyang, becoming only the second global news agency to establish a permanent presence in the North Korean capital.

Agence France-Presse (AFP) announced Tuesday it will open a bureau in Pyongyang, becoming only the second global news agency to establish a permanent presence in the North Korean capital.

Thai reporter received 2015 AFP Kate Webb Prize

Thai investigative journalist Mutita Chuachang received yesterday evening December 1, 2015 at the FCCT in Bangkok, the 2015 Kate Webb Prize from Agence France-Presse (AFP) for her independent reporting on human rights including Thailand’s draconian use of the royal defamation law.

Thai investigative journalist Mutita Chuachang received yesterday evening December 1, 2015 at the FCCT in Bangkok, the 2015 Kate Webb Prize from Agence France-Presse (AFP) for her independent reporting on human rights including Thailand’s draconian use of the royal defamation law.

AFP photographer Abbas Momani wins the spot news prize at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Contest for his image of an Israeli soldier attacked by Palestinians after he tried to arrest a boy during clashes.

AFP photographer Abbas Momani wins the spot news prize at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Contest for his image of an Israeli soldier attacked by Palestinians after he tried to arrest a boy during clashes. More

AFP photographer Abbas Momani wins the spot news prize at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Contest for his image of an Israeli soldier attacked by Palestinians after he tried to arrest a boy during clashes. More

New AFP Foundation project in preparation of COP21

Journalists interested in the science of climate change and its political, social and economic fallout are invited to watch a series of videos launched by the AFP Foundation.

Journalists interested in the science of climate change and its political, social and economic fallout are invited to watch a series of videos launched by the AFP Foundation.

AFP partners with the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre for their annual Holocaust Educational series

The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre’s annual Educational series in 2015 will focus on the liberation of the concentration camps and how this pivotal moment in history was reported by the media.

The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre’s annual Educational series in 2015 will focus on the liberation of the concentration camps and how this pivotal moment in history was reported by the media.

AFP news offered to SriLankan Airlines passengers via the new Thales InFlyt Application

SriLankan Airlines is a Thales InFlyt Experience AVANT customer and the first airline worldwide flying with the application delivering Live News & Weather.  The carrier has 7 A330-300, all featuring the Thales AVANT IFE solution. AFP news feeds are transmitted to the aircraft via satcom during flight to provide rich, timely content. Staying in touch with world events during flight enriches the passenger experience. AFP content is displayed on the passenger in-seat monitor with on demand access.  

SriLankan Airlines is a Thales InFlyt Experience AVANT customer and the first airline worldwide flying with the application delivering Live News & Weather.  The carrier has 7 A330-300, all featuring the Thales AVANT IFE solution. AFP news feeds are transmitted to the aircraft via satcom during flight to provide rich, timely content. Staying in touch with world events during flight enriches the passenger experience. AFP content is displayed on the passenger in-seat monitor with on demand access.  

Meet AFP at Sports Matters in Singapore

Sports Matters is nearly here! Global business leaders, industry experts and game changers will be sharing their expertise and perspectives. AFP is the media partner of the event in partnership with infoplum. Join us on September 16-17 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Sports Matters is nearly here! Global business leaders, industry experts and game changers will be sharing their expertise and perspectives. AFP is the media partner of the event in partnership with infoplum. Join us on September 16-17 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

AFP exhibits images of Bedouin life in UAE

A four-day exhibition of AFP photos capturing the life and traditions of Bedouins in the United Arab Emirates opened Wednesday, September 9, in Abu Dhabi.

A four-day exhibition of AFP photos capturing the life and traditions of Bedouins in the United Arab Emirates opened Wednesday, September 9, in Abu Dhabi.

AFP’s Bülent Kiliç wins international photojournalism honour at the "Visa Pour L’Image" Festival

Agence France-Presse photographer Bülent Kiliç was honoured Saturday 5th September at photojournalism's biggest annual Festival for dramatic images of refugees fleeing across the Turkish border.

Agence France-Presse photographer Bülent Kiliç was honoured Saturday 5th September at photojournalism's biggest annual Festival for dramatic images of refugees fleeing across the Turkish border.

AFP partners with the Consulate General of France in Miami for the Bastille Day reception: ‘Green is good for business’

The Consulate General of France in Miami is hosting a reception on Bastille Day (July 14th), with a particular focus on environmental protection and economic growth through sustainable development.To illustrate this major stake, 3 slideshows of AFP photos will be presented during the event as follows:A vulnerable planetGreen is good for business

The Consulate General of France in Miami is hosting a reception on Bastille Day (July 14th), with a particular focus on environmental protection and economic growth through sustainable development.To illustrate this major stake, 3 slideshows of AFP photos will be presented during the event as follows:A vulnerable planetGreen is good for business
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