International Women’s Day: AFP production in the French and international news headlines
For the International Women's Day, AFP made a series of photo and video portraits of women working in jobs traditionally considered to be male-dominated.
Caracas (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 05:50:38 | Venezuelan opposition leader says recently freed colleague abducted by armed men
Taipei (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 05:15:10 | Taiwan says Jimmy Lai sentence creates 'chilling' effect across borders
Hong Kong (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 04:19:47 | Lai's family calls Hong Kong mogul's sentence 'draconian', 'cruel'
Hong Kong (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 03:41:24 | Jimmy Lai punishment 'effectively a death sentence': HRW
Hong Kong (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 03:17:38 | Hong Kong jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years for collusion, sedition
Hong Kong (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 03:06:29 | Hong Kong court starts sentencing of media mogul Jimmy Lai
Havana (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 02:07:36 | Cuba suspending airline refueling for a month
Sydney (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 02:01:17 | Israeli president says 'we shall overcome this evil' at Bondi Beach
Sydney (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 01:43:23 | Israeli president lays wreath at site of Bondi Beach shooting
Tokyo (AFP) | 09/02/2026 - 01:16:12 | Japan's Nikkei jumps 4%, hits new high after Takaichi election win
For the International Women's Day, AFP made a series of photo and video portraits of women working in jobs traditionally considered to be male-dominated.
Jérôme Jaroussie, 46, joined the Agency on March 5, 2018 as Chief Information Officer.
Emmanuel Hoog, Chairman and Chief Executive of AFP, reappoints for a new 5-year term.
As it does since the very beginning of the Syrian conflict, about 7 years ago, AFP works on the field to make the world realize about the tragedy currently happening in the Oriental Ghouta, a rebel headquarter near Damas. Since Sunday, a true downpour of fire is falling on these neighborhoods, besieged since 2013 by the by government forces and their allies. About 300 people died during these four days.
For this edition, AFP provides its customers with interactive graphics that feature the history of medals for each country and each sport.
The 2018 edition of the World Press Photo has rewarded three AFP photojournalists, including Ronaldo Schemidt, one of six finalists for the World Press Photo of the Year.
25-27 February – Booth 3
The 2018 edition of the World Press Photo has rewarded three AFP photojournalists, including Ronaldo Schemidt, one of six finalists for the World Press Photo of the Year.