By Anthony Alabi
African news agencies have been urged to strengthen their photojournalism services to meet the demands of the digital era.
Mr Fouad Arif, President of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) and Director-General of Agence Macrocaine De Presse (MAP), said this on Monday in Rabat.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Arif disclosed this at a five-day photojournalism seminar.
“In a global context where information and images circulate at a frantic speed, African press agencies must attach great importance to the development of their photographic services.”
The training brings together 25 reporters from across the continent and is supervised by seasoned photojournalism experts.
Participants will receive both theoretical and practical lessons designed to sharpen their techniques, boost creativity, and expand agency media libraries.
Arif expressed hope that the seminar would lead to the creation of a network of photojournalists within African press agencies.
He thanked the trainers for their support and encouraged participants to “make the most of this enriching experience” while enjoying their stay in Morocco.(NAN)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz
