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 […]
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 […]
Africa’s population is set to grow by 950 million in the next 25 years, placing immense pressure on food systems already grappling with insecurity. To meet rising demand, agricultural productivity must increase by 70%. Yet, food production, processing, and storage rely heavily on water and energy—two resources that are already under strain. Agriculture alone accounts […]
Agriculture is undoubtedly Africa’s biggest hope for economic transformation, and whatever decisions we make in the next few years will influence the continent’s destiny in the remaining decades of this century. This is set against projections that Africa’s population will double to over 2.5 billion people by 2050, adding unprecedented pressures on the continent’s food […]
As of 2024, youth make up the largest share of Africa’s population – about 60 percent of the continent’s 1.2 billion people are below 25. However, together with women, who account for nearly half of the agricultural labour force, young people are among the most marginalized demographics, often left out of enhancement opportunities. Without the […]
– Innovative Ventures Led by Young Entrepreneurs from 17 African Countries Reach the Semi-Finals to Compete for US$100k Grand Prizes and US$60k Impact Awards – Co-founders Strive Masiyiwa and Svein Tore Holsether Applaud the Current Generation of Young Agrifood Leaders [Kigali, Rwanda] July 12, 2024 – The GoGettaz community is thrilled to unveil the top 24 semi-finalists […]
The collaboration between VCWC and AFS Forum will leverage sports icons to drive policy advocacy and sustainably fortify Africa’s food systems. Kigali, Rwanda – May 31, 2024 – The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) and Veteran Clubs World Championship (VCWC) have joined forces in a strategic partnership with the goal of harnessing the combined […]
The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) will host the official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual Summit 2024, on March 26, at the Kigali International Convention Center (KCC). AFS is the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders […]
Co-authored by Dr. Agnes Kalibata (President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) & Amath Pathe SENE (Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum) As the world converges in Dubai for COP28 today, the urgent need to massively scale up action to address the “loss and damage” from climate change becomes increasingly clear […]
Amath Pathe Sene Africa’s food systems hold global significance, impacting both worldwide food security and climate resilience. However, ensuring food resilience in Africa presents undeniable challenges. The connection between climate resilience and food systems becomes evident as climate change poses threats to agri-food systems , resulting in crop failures, increased food prices, loss in job […]
