The Foreign Press Association, Africa, FPAA is a Pan African organization registered and domiciled in Kenya under the Societies Act as a non-profit membership organization for all journalists covering Africa for the international media in Africa and in the diaspora.
Its members include bureau chiefs, editors, producers, stringers, reporters, photojournalists, video journalists, correspondents, cameramen, communication specialists, higher institutions of learning and other media professionals.
The FPAA’s philosophy is Pan African and non-partisan
WHAT WE DO
Professionalism and creativity in journalism
Our specialized teams lead in professional and creative journalism working in Africa and in the diaspora.
CREATIVE NEWS
We provide unique creative news by bringing journalist across the globe together.
MEDIA INTERACTION
We make sure all major news interactions across Africa are well represented from Print, to radio from TV to web.
ACCESS ALL AREAS
We provide access and accreditation to a wide variety of events in Kenya and Africa.
ABOUT US
Journalism is what maintains democracy. It's the force for progressive social change.
Journalists Rights
Fight for the rights and protection of all journalists working and covering Africa for the international media.
WHY CHOOSE US
We are well represented in Africa and across the globe.
We are the leader in advocating for an objective, balanced and fair coverage of Africa, ensuring a conducive working environment for all journalists working for the international media in Africa, fighting for the rights and protection of these journalists working on the continent as well as providing a platform to facilitate and enhance regular cutting-edge trainings, fellowships, internships and scholarships for professional competence
Broadcast Media
We broadcast our latest news and newsletters through Television & radio stations
Print Media
We write, advertisement and publish our content on newspapers and newsmagazines to raise awareness.
Membership Training
We bring all Foreign press Association Africa members for pre-planned annual training.
Video Media
We create interesting and interactive videos on Youtube and social media pages like Facebook and Twitter.
Live Streaming Media
We do live streaming of major events and annual conferences like the Launch of FPAA,
Digital Media Integrity
We provide Media integrity through our FPAA Values: Honesty, Integrity, Accuracy, Accountability, Transparency & Excellence
OUR TEAM
Board Members
We have team of highly effective and workaholics individuals that give there all for the betterment of the organization.
Chairman (Kenya)
Kennedy Wandera
Vice Chair. (South Africa)
Sophie Mokoena
Secretary. (Kenya)
Douglas Okwatch
Chair, Financial Oversight Committee. (Kenya)
Ruth Nesoba
Testimonial
We don't like to brag, but we're changing foreign press media
``FPAA help me a lot, it is true that I have met a big and adorable family with diverse backgrounds, they help me via discussions, Twitter talks, debate to improve my view on freelance journalism, and my approach on the field when I am going to report something: fact and truth.``
Joel Honore Kouam
Broadcast Journalist, Cameroon
``FPAA has helped me to get in touch with many colleagues across the region and the continent. Besides, I have had a chance of getting contacts very easy. I really appreciate the effectiveness of this network.``
Denis Dumo
Journalist, Reuters, South Sudan
``Alone we can do so little,since FPAA launched I have been linked to many journalists across the globe,I never lack in terms of contacts or teamwork activities, FPAA has brought teamwork, hard work, and collaboration in this industry``
Andrew Wasike
DW Journalist, Nairobi, Kenya
``FPAA has helped me understand the obstacles and problems I face as an international journalist. The kind of solidarity it provides could serve as a pillar of growth for journalists in here``
Regina Sondo
France24 Journalist, Cameroon.
Latest Posts
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We provide up to date press release statements about what our journalists go through . Look at our latest press statements
Journalism
FPAA Statement on the arrest of journalists working for international media in Ethiopia
- FPAA-Editor
- May 2, 2021
Journalism
FPAA Statement on the revocation of press credentials of Simon Marks by Ethiopia’s Government
- FPAA-Editor
- May 14, 2021
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