Le soutien des dirigeants africains, en Janvier 2025, de la Déclaration de Kampala, a transmis le message bien clair : les systèmes alimentaires africains doivent devenir plus résilients, plus inclusifs et plus durables. Les engagements de cette déclaration, qui mettent en priorité la jeunesse, les femmes et les petits agriculteurs, représentent de fortes ambitions. Le […]
When African leaders endorsed the Kampala Declaration in January 2025, they sent out the message that Africa’s food systems must be transformed to be more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. The commitments contained in the declaration, which are largely focused on youth, women, and smallholder farmers, set an ambitious agenda, but the real challenge lies in […]
Partout au Sénégal, les femmes représentent 70 % de la main-d’œuvre agricole et produisent 80 % de l’alimentation du pays. Pourtant, elles continuent de faire face à de nombreux obstacles pour accéder à la terre, à l’éducation et au financement. À l’échelle mondiale, le potentiel est tout aussi frappant : selon la FAO, si les […]
Across Senegal, women make up 70% of the agricultural workforce and produce 80% of the nation’s food, yet they continue to face major barriers to land, education, and finance. Globally, the potential is just as stark: FAO estimates that if women had the same access to resources as men, they could boost farm yields by […]
Senegal has everything it needs to thrive in agriculture — fertile soil, generations of know-how, and a rising wave of youthful innovation. So why is the country still importing so much of its food, especially rice? Each person in Senegal eats around 100 kilos of rice a year, but local farms produce less than half […]
What happens after the 2025 Africa Food Systems Summit ends? This was the pressing question at the May 9 launch of the 2025 Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The launch, held at the Grand Théâtre de Dakar, convened hundreds of delegates including ministers, partners, ambassadors, and youth, setting the stage for a […]
Do you know a bold thinker, grassroots leader or pioneering institution who is transforming agriculture in Africa? Nominations are open for the Africa Food Prize 2025 – with a US $100,000 award and the opportunity to be recognised as one of the continent’s most influential voices in food systems. The winner will be announced this […]
As the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize prepares to crown the next generation of agricultural trailblazers, the spotlight turns to Dakar, Senegal. This vibrant city is this year’s host for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), where the contest’s grand finale and awards ceremony will take place. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize has evolved into one of […]
By Enock Chikava, Director, Agricultural Delivery Systems, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation After the recent 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, one key theme stands out: the need to prioritize food and nutrition security within Africa’s broader climate agenda. This urgency cannot be overstated. Africa is at the forefront of an escalating climate crisis that […]
The potential of regenerative agriculture to transform food systems was a key theme at this year’s Africa Food Systems Forum. Our partner SNV released a position paper going into the detail of how regenerative agriculture can address urgent challenges like soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate resilience. This repost highlights insights from SNV’s position on […]