New beat team for migration coverage
AP today announced the creation of an all-formats beat team that will cover migration in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
News Director for Europe and Africa Anna Johnson sent this memo to staff:
Shining a light on public records changes in COVID-19 era
This Sunshine Week, AP is examining the backsliding of press access and government transparency in the wake of pandemic-induced changes to public records and meeting laws.
AP to examine COVID-19 impact on women in Africa with EJC grant
With funding from the European Journalism Centre, AP will examine the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Africa, including how women have been pushed to the brink in the least developed countries.
One year later: AP minidoc marks COVID-19 anniversary
The Associated Press has released a minidocumentary marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updates to AP’s Middle East team
In a memo to staff today, Middle East News Director Karin Laub announced changes to the team that covers the region in all formats:
