Agence de Presse Africaine (APA, also branded APAnews or African Press Agency) is a Dakar‑based pan‑African news agency that produces and distributes daily news, photos and broadcast material for audiences across the continent and beyond. Operating in multiple languages (notably French and English, with Spanish editions available), APA covers politics, economy, society, culture, sports, environment and technology through a network of country correspondents and bureaus in key capitals. Its services are aimed at newsrooms, institutions, international organizations, businesses and multilingual audiences interested in African affairs.
APA combines wire dispatches, photo services and television pieces (branded APAtv/APAphotos in its early rollout) and supports mobile and RSS distribution, enabling real‑time feeds for partner outlets. Founded and launched from Dakar in the mid‑2000s as an independent, privately promoted African agency, APA emphasizes continent‑wide reportage and the valorization of African perspectives and resources. The agency has engaged in content partnerships and distribution agreements with other Pan‑African media and communications groups to extend reach into francophone and international markets. Unique characteristics include a dense correspondent network across African capitals, multilingual editorial production, and a portfolio that spans text, imagery and video for downstream media users.
While APA positions itself as a resource for media professionals and organizations seeking consistent Africa‑focused reporting, it also targets a broader public and institutional audience interested in political and economic developments on the continent. The agency’s headquarters and editorial coordination are based in Dakar, Senegal, from where it manages its continental coverage and international partnerships.