James Robson named global soccer correspondent
In a memo to staff on Friday, Global Sports Editor Ricardo Zuniga announced that James Robson is AP's new global soccer correspondent:
Using ‘liberated’ in Ukraine
The recent recapturing of territory from the Russians in the Kharkiv region by the Ukrainian armed forces has raised a question: Should AP use the term “liberated” for these towns and villages?
Evelyne Musambi named East Africa reporter
In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Deputy News Director for Africa Andrew Drake announced that Evelyne Musambi is AP's new East Africa reporter:
Sabra Ayres named AP's chief correspondent for Ukraine
Sabra Ayres, a longtime foreign correspondent with extensive experience covering Ukraine, Russia and Eastern Europe, has been named The Associated Press’ Chief Correspondent for Ukraine.
Mallika Sen named entertainment news editor
In a memo to staff on Thursday, Global Entertainment and Lifestyles Editor Anthony McCartney announced a key appointment: