AAF
🇫🇷 AFP (Agence France-Presse)
Trust Score
97
High Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Center
Factual Reporting
High
NewsGuard: 100/100
Ownership
AFP
Parent: French Government (40% funding)
Funding Model
Government subscriptions (40%), Content licensing
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
94/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
95/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
90/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
88/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
79/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
92/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
95/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
83/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
99/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
95/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- IFCN certified fact-checker
- French government funding questions