Mali’s AMAP and TASS sign agreement in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
The Malian Agency for Press and Publicity and Russian news agency TASS have signed a memorandum in Moscow providing for training and editorial and technical assistance. The agreement also aims to share expertise on artificial intelligence and social media, Mali Actu reports, on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Media Forum.
The Malian Agency for Press and Publicity (AMAP) signed a partnership memorandum with Russian news agency TASS in Moscow on Monday 26 October 2026. The agreement provides for ongoing professional training as well as editorial and technical assistance, Mali Actu reports.
Signed by AMAP Director General Alassane Souleymane, the memorandum also focuses on sharing expertise in response to technological changes, particularly artificial intelligence and social media. It provides for editorial and technical support in the field and involves several other African news agencies, according to Mali Actu.
The Russia-Africa Media Forum continues on Tuesday 27 October, ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October in Moscow. The signing comes as Malian President Assimi Goïta is due to attend the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
