— UNEP Deputy Executive Director Joyce Msuya

Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.

COVID-19 impact has exposed weakness of current food systems, but also revealed an opportunity to boost continental trade.

AfCFTA can boost African farmers’ efforts to compete with the EU

Challenges include lack of reliable internet and lack of financial literacy.

ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.

Young entrepreneur is using African fabric to make bags, shoes and jewelry.

In advance of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit this September, the Food Systems Champions are rallying global communities and promoting dialogues for innovative, practical and sustainable solutions.

The Founder & Managing Director of the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) set up a global Food Systems Summit Heroes Database and convened dialogues.

From the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) Mr Khunga is leading work on youth engagement.

— Merveille-Noella Mada-Yayoro, 29, a journalist and a producer with Guira FM in CAR.

- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).