About ADFNS
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security 2026
The Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) brings African institutions, governments and partners together around a common priority: ending hunger, reducing malnutrition and strengthening sustainable and resilient food systems across the continent.
About the event
ADFNS is an annual African Union observance marked on 30 October. Established by a decision of the African Union Assembly in 2010, it raises awareness of food and nutrition insecurity and encourages cooperation to improve the availability, affordability, quality and nutritional value of food.
The commemoration provides a platform for policy dialogue, sharing country experiences and strengthening partnerships among governments, regional organisations, development institutions, civil society, researchers and the private sector.
The 17th commemoration is scheduled for 29–30 October 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, as announced by the African Union Commission.
Purpose of the commemoration
The day is intended to sustain continental attention on food security and adequate nutrition and to encourage practical action across agriculture, health, social protection, trade and environmental resilience. It highlights the need to translate policy commitments into improvements in food availability, dietary diversity and the well-being of households and communities.
Key issues in food and nutrition security
The following are relevant continental priorities, not a published session-by-session programme for the 2026 event.
Access to safe and nutritious food
Addressing hunger and malnutrition while improving the affordability and diversity of healthy diets.
Sustainable food production
Improving agricultural productivity and protecting land, water and other resources needed for long-term food security.
Resilient food systems
Helping producers, markets and communities adapt to climate shocks, supply disruptions and other pressures.
Regional trade and food markets
Strengthening food value chains, reducing post-harvest losses and supporting reliable food distribution.
Inclusive participation
Promoting meaningful opportunities for women, young people, smallholder farmers and vulnerable groups.
Investment and partnerships
Mobilising financing, evidence, innovation and institutional cooperation for measurable progress.
Continental context: Kampala CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035
The 2026 commemoration takes place in the first year of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy period. The framework sets out six strategic objectives covering sustainable production and trade, investment, food and nutrition security, inclusion, resilience and governance. These objectives provide an important policy context for efforts to transform African agrifood systems.
Read about the CAADP 2026–2035 strategy ↗The African Union confirms the dates, host city and announcing department. The final event theme, detailed agenda, registration and venue have not been specified in the published notice referenced here. Please consult the official event page for updates.