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A milestone achievement for truth-driven journalism in Africa
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has won the Fact-Check of the Year award at the 2023 Africa Fact-Checking Awards, recognizing its leadership in exposing misinformation and defending factual reporting across the continent. The award was presented during the Africa Facts Summit, a major event celebrating accuracy and accountability in journalism.
The winning investigation, led by AFP journalists Mary Kulundu and James Okong’o, dismantled false police claims circulating online in Kenya. Through meticulous verification, they revealed how recycled images and fabricated statements were being used to mislead the public, reaffirming AFP’s commitment to truth-based reporting.
The honor underscores AFP’s expanding fact-checking operations across Africa, with teams working in over 20 countries to counter digital disinformation. It also reflects a growing regional demand for media organizations that prioritize accuracy amid political and social manipulation.
In accepting the award, AFP reaffirmed that fact-checking is not merely a journalistic practice but a civic responsibility. The recognition stands as both a celebration of integrity and a reminder of journalism’s essential role in upholding truth in the face of distortion.
To read more – https://www.afp.com/en/agency/inside-afp/inside-afp/afp-wins-top-prize-africa-fact-check-awards