On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, STRATEGIES! organized an online talk on the theme " After COVID-19 and amidst the war in Ukraine, is Africa organizing itself to ensure the food security of its population?" The discussion aimed to assess the current food security situation in Africa, present some of the responses of regional institutions to the crisis, question the contribution of farmers' organizations and the private sector to improving food security, and draw out key lessons and changes for African stakeholders.