Association with the « Africa AIPS award » for African journalism
AGL, a key player in Africa’s transport and logistics activities, joins the African branch of the International Sports Press Association to create the AIPS Africa 2023 award. The award aims to showcase journalistic activities highlighting the social and economic impacts of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the continent’s biggest football competition. The AIPS Africa 2023 award also aims to promote sport, especially football, as an inclusion and social cohesion factor in Africa.
The prize includes four categories: print, television, radio and web. Applicants must submit works published or broadcast in a recognised and publicly accessible medium between 1 January 2023 and 20 January 2024. Contributions must be original, relevant and creative, and must respect professional ethics. A jury comprising media and sports personalities in Africa will select one winner per category, and special mentions if necessary. The winners will be announced at an official ceremony to be held on 25 January 2024 in Abidjan. They will receive trophies, certificates and cash prizes worth €1,500 per category, provided by AGL.
«Our support for the CAF and this partnership with the AIPS Africa award reflect our commitment to promote and celebrate Africa's rich sporting heritage. This mission is essential to inspire and unite young people across the continent.» stated Asta-Rosa Cissé , AGL Regional Manager for the Côte d'ivoire - Burkina Faso region.
The presentation of the prize and rules for participation are attached to this press release. For more information on the AIPS Africa 2023 award, please contact AIPS Africa at bestofafrica@gmail.com or visit the AGL website.
About Africa Global Logistics
AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, sea and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a world leader in maritime transport and logistics. With expertise developed over more than a century and more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with bespoke and innovative comprehensive logistics solutions, with the aim of making a lasting contribution to Africa’s transformation. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor. https://www.aglgroup.com/sponsoring-football.
About AIPS Africa
AIPS Africa is the African Branch of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The organisation unites sports journalists throughout the African continent. It promotes and develops sports journalism in Africa. AIPS Africa organises events, training and awards to encourage excellence in sports journalism and upskill African sports journalists. It also plays a key role in defending freedom of the press and ethical standards in sports journalism on the continent. AIPS/Afrique is a member of AIPS/Monde, with the post of vice-president being held by the African branch’s president.
Press contacts:
Rachel Hounsinou, Media Relations Manager – rachel.hounsinou@aglgroup.com – +33 (0)6 43 27 16 91
