African civil society organisations are calling for a shift away from aid dependency towards greater investment in commercial agriculture, arguing that smallholder farmers, women and youth-led agribusinesses should be treated as viable investment opportunities. The call was made during the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where CSO representatives discussed ways to strengthen ...

The Africa Food Systems Forum has officially announced the launch of the AFS Forum 2026 Summit, a landmark event celebrating 20 years of driving food systems transformation across Africa. Set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda**, the summit will convene policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, researchers, and development partners to explore solutions for strengthening Africa’s agri-food ...

The Africa Food Systems Forum has officially launched the AFS Forum 2026 Summit, marking 20 years of advancing food systems transformation across Africa. The upcoming summit will bring together policymakers, agricultural experts, investors, entrepreneurs and development partners to explore strategies for strengthening Africa’s agri-food sector and improving food security across the continent. Theme Focuses on ...

The African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) 2025 The second edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) officially kicked off on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, with speakers issuing a rallying call for increased investment and stronger partnerships to support the sustainable adaptation and adoption of agricultural technologies. The four-day event running ...

Working towards a food-secure future for Africa is possible if we produce more with less and simultaneously rebuild the land. This was the main message of the Regenerative Revolution: Building more sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers panel discussion ahead of the official opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Tapping into the expertise of ...