Luis Tato Wins Visa d'Or News at Visa pour l'Image for Madagascar Coverage

At the 2026 Visa pour l'Image international photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, Luis Tato, chief photographer and photo coordinator for Agence France-Presse (AFP) in East Africa and the Indian Ocean, was awarded the Visa d'Or News. Tato, based in Kenya, received the honor for his coverage of the Generation Z uprisings in Madagascar. The festival, held annually in early September, showcases the year's most significant documentary photography. Tato's work captured the protests that erupted in Madagascar, reflecting the political and social unrest driven by the country's youth. The Visa d'Or News is one of the festival's top prizes, recognizing outstanding news photography. Tato's assignment for AFP involved documenting the demonstrations, which were marked by clashes with authorities and widespread calls for change. The award highlights the critical role of photojournalism in bringing global attention to underreported events in Africa. The festival's jury selected Tato's images for their impact, composition, and journalistic integrity. This recognition underscores AFP's commitment to visual storytelling across the continent.