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.
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.