The double crises of COVID-19 and climate change mean that food systems should be at the center of national and international agenda. The world produces more food than ever, unfotunately hunger and malnutrition continue to plurdge the world while at the same time our food production continue to endanger our nature. We need to address our food systems while ensuring there's sustainability, they work for vulnerable communities and are resilient.

African Union Heads of State and Government have underscored the urgent need for member states to kick-start trading activities, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The decision was adopted during a virtual meeting of the 13th Extra Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union on the AfCFTA, held on Saturday 5 December 2020, under the Chairmanship of H.E. Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union (AU)....

No one should go to sleep hungry! On this special world food day, we call for strengthening and transforming of our local and global food systems to end hunger for all.