Stakeholders at the ongoing Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening food security and resilience across the continent.

The forum aims to achieve Zero Hunger while promoting sustainable job creation in agriculture through technology, innovation, and strategic investments.

Key priorities for the 2025 event include youth empowerment, increased funding, and the transformation of agri-food systems to meet future challenges.

At the opening ceremony, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and Paul Kagame of Rwanda called for coordinated efforts to modernize African agriculture and ensure long-term sustainability.