The double crises of COVID-19 and climate change mean that food systems should be at the center of national and international agendas.. The world is produces more food than ever, unfotunately hunger and malnutrition continue around the world, at the same time our food production methods are continue to endanger nature. Better food system is needed, but we need to ensure that it works for consumers in low-income countries.

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). The summit is taking place just four weeks before the AfCFTA commences trading on the 1st of January 2021, to consider the adoption of the legal instruments that will facilitate its operation.

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.