AFP is a global news agency that delivers fast, in-depth, complete and verified coverage of the events that are shaping our world, from conflicts to politics, sports, entertainment and the latest breakthroughs in health, science and technology.
The AFP photo department is privileged to work with a network of 500 photographers, who are regularly honored by the most prestigious international prizes. With more than 3,000 photos per day, the AFP is well equipped to cover all subjects throughout the world. The database of pictures includes 50 partners and proposes about 39 million images. Created in 1985, the international photo services saw a sevenfold increase of its production since the year 2000.
With more than 2,300 partners from 80 different nationalities, spread throughout 151 countries and 201 offices, they offer 24/7 news world coverage in six different languages (French, English, German, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese).
Thanks to its exceptional network and the professionalism of its journalists and its collaborators, AFP has today more than 4,000 customers around the world. Their main core value and commitment is to offer information that has been verified and that is accurate and free of commercial and political influence.
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