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Ethiopian court extends 3-month detention of AP journalist

Kiyaro, a freelance journalist accredited to The Associated Press, has been in detention since November. The next court date for Kiyaro’s case was set for March 29. “The Associated Press is dismayed by the court’s decision today to continue to detain Amir Aman Kiyaro. He continues to be held without charges,” AP Executive Editor Julie […]

MARCH 18, 2022

Modernizing the US news report

AP is taking steps to make its U.S. news report more visual and digital friendly to help local newsrooms thrive in an increasingly digital environment.

AP statement on Ethiopia freelancer

UPDATED March 18, 2022: Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace issued this statement about AP-accredited freelance journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro, who today appeared in court in Ethiopia and continues to be detained:

Noreen Gillespie named global business editor

Deputy Head of News Gathering Michael Giarrusso announced on Monday that Deputy Managing Editor for U.S. News Noreen Gillespie will take on a new role leading AP's business news coverage.

Using the word ‘war’ in Ukraine

There has been some discussion about whether to term the fighting in Ukraine a “war.” The AP is using the word, and here is why:

Two international news directors are named

Paul Haven, vice president and head of global news gathering, announced two key appointments on Monday: James Jordan will lead AP's coverage of Europe and Africa, and Cristiana Mesquita will head Cuba and the Caribbean.

AP letter to Ethiopian ambassador

Executive Editor Julie Pace on Thursday sent a letter to Ethiopian Ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta requesting the release of AP-accredited freelancer Amir Aman Kiyaro, who has been detained in Addis Ababa since Nov. 28, 2021.

Transforming climate coverage

AP announced today a major initiative that will transform the way the news agency covers climate and its impact on the world.

AP names 2 directors for newsroom talent

In a memo to editorial staff, Executive Editor Julie Pace announced two key appointments. Karen Mahabir becomes Director of News Talent for Development and Corinne Chin is the new Director of News Talent for Recruitment.

Additions to AP’s global investigative team

In a memo to staff, AP Global Investigations Editor Ron Nixon and Deputy Global Investigations Editor Alison Kodjak announced three journalists will join their team:

Karl Ritter named Northern Europe news director

In a memo to staff, AP Europe and Africa News Director Anna Johnson announced that Karl Ritter is now AP’s Northern Europe news director:

Anna Johnson named Washington bureau chief

Executive Editor Julie Pace and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven announced today that Anna Johnson, AP news director for Europe and Africa, has been named Washington bureau chief.