Newsflare joins AFP's partner video collections

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.
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AFP and Mistral AI announce global partnership to enhance AI responses with reliable news content

Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Mistral AI have formed a partnership that will provide Mistral's conversational AI assistant, Le Chat, with access to the full range of AFP's text stories. This collaboration will allow users to receive more informed and up-to-date responses, underpinned by content that meets the highest journalistic standards. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Mistral AI have formed a partnership that will provide Mistral's conversational AI assistant, Le Chat, with access to the full range of AFP's text stories. This collaboration will allow users to receive more informed and up-to-date responses, underpinned by content that meets the highest journalistic standards. 
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AFP joins forces with GADMO to combat disinformation ahead of the German elections

With the German parliamentary elections scheduled for 23 February, the campaigning, which began in early 2025, has already been marked by widespread misinformation on social networks. There have also been direct attempts at foreign interference, potentially undermining voter confidence.

With the German parliamentary elections scheduled for 23 February, the campaigning, which began in early 2025, has already been marked by widespread misinformation on social networks. There have also been direct attempts at foreign interference, potentially undermining voter confidence.

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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FACTSTORY, AFP’s audiovisual production subsidiary, coproduces historical mini-series for Arte: Vasa, the Ghost Ship

The 2x52’ mini-series, available from 25 November on arte.tv and broadcast on 2 December on Arte. It is a FACTSTORY/SEPPIA coproduction for Arte and the Swedish channel SVT with the participation of TVP and Histoire TV.

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Spéos joins forces with AFP to launch an exclusive training course in photojournalism

The Spéos International Photography School and Agence France-Presse are pleased to announce their partnership to create a unique training program in photojournalism, starting in September 2024. This course, taught in English, will welcome around 15 students. It runs from mid-September 2024 to the end of June 2025.



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A unique course in photojournalism

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AFP Partners with Leading Digital and Media Companies to Launch Europe's First AI-Powered Marketplace for Digital Audio and Podcasts

Agence France-Presse (AFP), in collaboration with prominent digital and media entities, has launched the European Audio Data Space (EAD) project. It aims at being the continent's first online marketplace for the exchange and commercialisation of digital audio content and podcasts powered by artificial intelligence.

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AFP Partners with MediaNumeric to Launch Pioneering Online Academy for Data-Driven Media Skills in Europe

As part of its continuous effort to tackle disinformation, Agence France-Presse (AFP) is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘MediaNumeric Academy’ – a training programme in data journalism and fact-checking created for the future generation of journalists. The initiative aims to foster the development of a European media ecosystem that prioritises audiences and users, emphasising fairness, economic sustainability, and technological progress.

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