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Kigali, Rwanda | August 31 – September 4, 2026 What a week! The Earth Focus Network team had the privilege of attending the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 in Kigali—the continent’s premier gathering on agriculture and food systems transformation. With over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, the energy and commitment to action were truly inspiring….
Kigali, Rwanda – The inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, held on August 25–26, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, marked a pivotal moment in the continent’s journey toward self-determination. Convened by the African School of Governance (ASG) and co-founded by President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, the forum brought together nearly 2,500…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) with support from the World Bank, concluded a two-day high-level learning event aimed at strengthening political leadership, investment, and regional collaboration for agrifood systems transformation. The event brought together the IGAD Committee of Ambassadors, the IGAD Parliamentary Forum on…
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28, 2026, under the theme “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.” With over 12,000 representatives from 167 countries attending, the conference has emerged as a critical platform for translating global…
From 20–24 July 2026, the 30th Session of the FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) convened at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, bringing together global leaders to chart a path toward more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. A Critical Moment for Global Agriculture In the face of global crises affecting agriculture and food security, delegates reaffirmed their…
