The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 31 August to 4 September 2026. The event is organised in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).

Centred on the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” the summit will convene stakeholders from across Africa and beyond—including government leaders, agricultural experts, youth entrepreneurs, businesses, academia, farmers, and civil society organisations—to drive practical action and share lessons that will advance African food systems.

The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will be represented at the Forum by its President, Dr Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha, and Secretary General, Andrea Porro.

On 1 September, President M’Mailutha will contribute to the side event “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Science-Based Solutions for Resilient Food Systems“, from 08:00 to 10:00 CAT. The event will mark the Africa regional launch of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Strategy 2026–2030. He will also participate in the Farmers Roundtable “Investing in the People Behind the Value Chain“, from 13:30 to 15:30 CAT.

On 2 September, WFO Secretary General will participate in the Innovation Hub session “Advancing National Climate Funds and Investments“, from 13:30 to 15:30 CAT.

Further details will follow.