By Anthony Alabi
A new Network of Photojournalists of African Press Agencies (NPJ-FAAPA) was inaugurated on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco.
This is on the sidelines of the ongoing seminar on mastering photojournalism techniques, organised by the Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the network was inaugurated by the FAAPA Secretary-General, Mohamed Anis.
Anis, who described the initiative as a milestone for African journalism, urged members to maximise visibility on social media platforms.
He said that the NPJ-FAAPA should be recognised not only across Africa but also at the international level.
“All seminar participants are full members of this network,” Anis said.
“You have the right to engage, to request opportunities such as internships or event coverage, and we will always be at your disposal.
“This creation is a very good thing for the African press and for you as professionals.”
The newly inaugurated body has Guylain Omba Kipoke of the Congolese Press Agency as Coordinator, Abdoul Rahamane Maman of Nigerien News Agency (ANP) as Secretary-General, and Amara Kargbo of Sierra Leone News Agency as Deputy Secretary-General.
The NAN’s Anthony Alabi is among the network’s 11-member Advisory Board.
Speaking at the ceremony, Maman emphasised the collective responsibility of members to build the association into a platform that truly represents African photojournalists.
“We are not here for ourselves alone, but also for those who are not in this room,” Maman said.
“Each of us represents our countries and colleagues back home. The NPJ-FAAPA will serve as a framework to federate our activities, strengthen professional collaboration, and ensure that all African photojournalists have a voice.”(NAN)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz
