The 2025 Summit will drive African food systems transformation, building on the success of previous forums and addressing key agricultural and food sector challenges. Senegal was chosen due to its ambitious 2050 Vision, forward-looking agricultural policies.
Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2025 Summit, the first time ever the country is hosting the annual summit.
The upcoming summit is expected to drive significant advancements in food systems across Africa, building on the momentum from previous forums and setting even bolder commitments that will transform the continent’s food systems.
After a robust three-month rigorous process, Senegal was chosen amongst other strong candidate for its forward-looking agri food systems, ambitious 2050 Vision led by the new young leadership, commitment to sustainable food systems transformation that align with the Forum’s mission, the country world class event infrastructures, stability and security.
The country’s ambitious 2050 Vision, highlights its leadership capacity and political will to spearhead agri-food systems transformation not only in Senegal but across Africa. The 2025 Summit is expected to further Senegal’s influence in shaping the future of Africa’s food systems and to inspire new partnerships and investment initiatives across the continent.
Dr. Mabouba Diagne, Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock of the Republic of Senegal said that hosting the AFS Forum 2025 Summit is an honour and a powerful endorsement of the nation’s commitment to sustainable agri-food systems.
“Our 2050 Vision is centred on building productive, resilient and competitive agri food systems that not only ensure food and nutrition security for our people but also position Senegal as a leader in agri- food systems innovation on the continent. Through this vision, we aim to empower smallholder farmers, enhance value chains, and drive sustainable practices that address climate challenges and drive economic growth and markets development through the African Continental Free Trade Area. We are confident that this platform and year-round activities will help us in delivering our new flagships program such our Municipal Agricultural Cooperatives, drive investments in our agri food systems policies, insights and collaborations formed in Dakar will leave a lasting impact on food security and sustainability across the continent, paving the way for a prosperous and food-secure Africa.”
Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of AFSF, emphasized the importance of the annual summit for accelerating progress and driving impactful changes.
“Senegal has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing policies and investments that prioritize fo