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 Participates in Project Leveraging AI to Combat Climate Misinformation

AFP, in association with the European Fact-Checking Standards network (EFCSN) and other European stakeholders, announces the launch of a project to improve the capacities of European fact-checking organisations to tackle crisis situations. It is called FactCRICIS (European Fact-Checking Response in Climate Crises), co-funded by the European Union.

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

From June 6th to June 9th, more than 400 million European citizens will elect a new five-year parliament. On this occasion, the European Data News Hub (EDNH) is releasing ‘‘European Elections: A How-To Guide’’, an interactive guide available in 9 languages compiled by AFP and the other 5 European press agencies partnering with the EDNH.

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EditorialFootage by NurPhoto: a new video partner for AFP

AFP announced today the addition of EditorialFootage by NurPhoto videos to its partner content portfolio.


Thanks to its unmatched global network, AFP has the largest share of original content in the market, ensuring reliability and ease-of-use. AFP’s unique video offering is now reinforced with the introduction of EditorialFootage videos on its multimedia platforms.

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AFP appoints Ivan Couronne to new role as 'Future of the Planet’ Editor-in-Chief

The new position aims to anticipate major events and trends, as well as further develop coverage of the ‘Future of the Planet’, which has been a key editorial priority at the Agency for several years already.

The new position aims to anticipate major events and trends, as well as further develop coverage of the ‘Future of the Planet’, which has been a key editorial priority at the Agency for several years already.
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In partnership with AFP, Discover Fabricated: An Interactive Exhibition Empowering Citizens to Decode Digital Politics Before the EU Elections

The Dutch University INholland launched on May 13, 2024, fabricated, an interactive educational initiative designed by its Sustainable Media Lab, in partnership with AFP.


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AFP 2023 Results: Financial Recovery Continues

During a meeting on April 25, 2024, the AFP Board of Directors approved the accounts for the 2023 financial year, which confirm that the Agency’s financial recovery is continuing.


Total turnover was stable (+0,1%), at 320.1 million euros.

Operating expenses were 297 million euros, a decrease of 0.4 percent (- 1.2 million euros) compared to 2022 at comparable exchange rates.

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Mehdi Lebouachera appointed AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief

Mehdi Lebouachera has been appointed as AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief, replacing Sophie Huet, who is taking on a new role developing the agency’s Artificial Intelligence strategy.

Mehdi Lebouachera has been appointed as AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief, replacing Sophie Huet, who is taking on a new role developing the agency’s Artificial Intelligence strategy.
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