Rabat: A new Network of Photojournalists of African Press Agencies (NPJ-FAAPA) was inaugurated on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco. This development took place on the sidelines of the ongoing seminar on mastering photojournalism techniques, organised by the Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, 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 expressed that the NPJ-FAAPA should gain recognition not only across Africa but also at the international level.
Anis affirmed, ‘All seminar participants are full members of this network. 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 appointed key figures such as 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. Additionally, Anthony Alabi of NAN is among the network’s 11-member Advisory Board.
Speaking at the ceremony, Maman highlighted the collective responsibility of members to develop 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 stated. ‘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.’