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FACTS
MATTER
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
AFP IN NUMBERS
2,400
staff
1,700
journalists
1835
foundation of Havas agency
which became AFP
260
cities
100
nationalities
151
countries
6
languages
French, English, Spanish,
Portuguese, German, Arabic
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‘‘Our multilingual and multimedia network is unique. We are widening the gap with our competitors in terms of reliability and breadth of coverage.’’
- Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director
“The transformation plan laid out in 2018 has delivered, even beyond what we hoped.”
- Dalila Zein, Managing Director
‘‘As a way of winning new clients, AFP News has exceeded expectations with an offer that has excited the market.’’
- Patrice Monti, Sales and Marketing Director
BRIEFING ON
THE STORMING OF THE CAPITOL
THE FALL
OF KABUL
‘‘No one could have imagined what happened in Washington on January 6, when Congress certifies the results of the presidential election in one of the great American democratic traditions.’’
- Éric Baradat, Chief Photo Editor North America et Jihan Ammar, Chief Video Editor North America
‘‘The vast network of AFP really shone through in these circumstances. Many of the staff had already been stationed in the region, so their knowledge helped with the coverage.’’
- David Fox, Afghanistan and Pakistan Bureau Chief
FOCUS
Digital investigation
- Grégoire Lemarchand, Deputy Global Editor-in-Chief, Chief Editor Digital Verification
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2021 IN SUMMARY
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PRIZES & AWARDS
In 2021, AFP journalists won several international prizes. For the second consecutive year, AFP video production was recognised by the AIB Media Awards and photo production by the Guardian’s “Agency photographer of the Year.”
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THE YEAR
AS SEEN BY...
SPORT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
‘‘We are still the eyes and ears of our clients.’’
- Emmanuel Pionnier, Head of the Sports Department
FUTURE OF THE PLANET
‘‘Climate change has been an AFP editorial priority for some years. It is a critical subject for us because it stands at the heart of today’s geopolitical and economic challenges.’’
- Sophie Huet, Global Editor-in-Chief
11 DAY
WAR
‘‘11 days of direct clashes between Hamas and the Israeli army, remorseless aerial bombing of Gaza, 4,300 rockets fired into the south of Israel. No front-line, no shelter. Intense coverage without a break.’’
- Guillaume Lavallée, Jerusalem Bureau Chief
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‘‘After renovating our HQ, our teams in Paris are finally reunited!’’
- Anne Dely, Purchasing and Real Estate Policy Director
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Michèle Léridon,
the Agency at her heart
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‘‘Our multilingual and multimedia network is unique. We are widening the gap with our competitors in terms of reliability and breadth of coverage.’’
- Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director
“The transformation plan laid out in 2018 has delivered, even beyond what we hoped.”
- Dalila Zein, Managing Director
BRIEFING ON
THE FALL
OF KABUL
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‘‘The AFP’s vast network was once again revealed in these circumstances. Many of the staff had already been stationed in the region, so they helped with the coverage with their knowledge.’’
- David Fox, Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief
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In 2021, AFP journalists won several international prizes. For the second consecutive year, AFP video production was recognised by the AIB Media Awards and photo production by the Guardian’s “Agency photographer of the Year.”
DISCOVER THE 2021 PRIZEWINNERS
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