The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, held from 31 August to 5 September, has come to a close, marking a week of rich dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Held under the theme: “Africa’s Youth Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation”, the Forum gathered leaders, researchers, farmers’ organisations, youth innovators, private sector actors, and development partners to reflect on challenges and forge new pathways for the continent’s food future.