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The African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS), hosted at Future Africa (University of Pretoria), in collaboration with the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), proudly presents the Climate, Land, Agriculture, and Biodiversity (CLAB)-Africa Webinar Series.

Irene Nyakagere Thomas (34), a postdoctoral fellow at Future Africa, chats about the significance of Youth Month and how youth can improve their ability to make an impact on society.

Future Africa at the University of Pretoria celebrated its five year anniversary on 24 May 2024, highlighting its role as a pan-African research platform with Africa at its core. Highlighting contributions from global and local academics, the event was also a joint celebration to pay tribute and honour Professor Ernest Aryeetey and his work with the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA).

Food is central to our lives. It holds cultural and social significance, and brings people together. However, the scarcity of food means that it is also a source of anxiety.

To avoid future pandemics, we have to recognise that the well-being of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. A One Health approach mobilises all parties to work towards sustainable development and coexistence.

The purpose of this Director’s Reflection is to present, in overview, Future Africa’s achievements in its first five years, 2019 to 2024, and our plans for the future.

African economies have become less diversified and the competitiveness of their exports has declined, leaving the continent vulnerable to external shocks. In addition, African countries are not transforming their economies at a consistent or steady rate.

The Future Africa Task Team and steering committee members for the collaborative project with the International Science Council (ISC) facilitated a successful plenary session at the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) conference in Rwanda on 1 May 2024.