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.

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.

AFP is mobilising more than 80 correspondents to offer comprehensive real-time coverage in text, photography, video, graphics and videographics of the winter games that start febrary 9.

Two AFP photographers – Jim Watson and Brendan Smialowski – were awarded at the 2018 ceremony of the WHNPA.