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, and forward-looking agricultural policies.Dakar, Senegal 18 November 2024 - 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 another 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.