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Three in four Rwandans cannot afford a healthy diet. Under CAADP, Rwanda has committed to cutting that share to 40%. On 22 October 2026, IFPRI, MINAGRI and GAIN convened government, researchers and partners in Kigali to review new evidence on diet affordability and agree on joint action.

Kenya faces significant economic and food security risks from overlapping El Niño impacts and fuel and fertilizer price shocks associated with the war in Iran, a model shows. Potential impacts include slower economic growth, particularly lower agricultural production, and higher food prices, although the magnitude and distribution of these effects remain uncertain.

Key takeawaysMalawi faces a high El Niño risk heading into the 2026/27 growing season. Past El Niño events have reduced maize production, increased food insecurity, and strained household livelihoods across the country.Early action is critical to limit those impacts and avert a potential humanitarian crisis.

Key takeawaysMalawi faces significant economic and food security risks from overlapping El Niño impacts and Iran war fuel and fertilizer price shocks, a modeling exercise shows.Possible impacts include weaker growth, declines in agricultural production, and higher food prices, though the outcomes are uncertain.Food security could deteriorate sharply in 2027.

Key takeaways Farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria and across the Sahel reshapes livelihoods by changing how households work, invest, farm, and plan for the future.Adaptation does not always build resilience, as coping strategies can reduce productivity and trap families in long-term vulnerability.Women experience conflict in different ways, and effective policies must account for how exposure to violence shapes opportunities, decisions, and aspirations. Rural southwestern Nigeria is not typically considered a conflict hotspot, yet violence there has been on the rise.

Key takeawaysSudan’s conflict has devastated food systems. The Third Sudan Conflict Conference explored how farmers, businesses, and markets face severe disruptions, driving food insecurity and livelihood losses. Recovery requires more than humanitarian aid. Support must strengthen livelihoods, market systems, and resilience while responding to immediate needs. Evidence and local adaptation offer hope. Households, traders, and institutions continue to adjust, showing that recovery is possible with sustained investment and coordination.Three years into the outbreak o

Smallholder farmers and small- and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (SMEs) account for around 80% of Africa’s food production, yet they face an estimated $75 billion annual gap in financing the seeds, fertilizer, tools, and services needed to make them consistently productive and resilient.