The Africa Scholarly Science Communications Trust (ASSCAT) is an organization aimed at supporting African researchers and scholars, particularly in the fields of agriculture, food security, nutrition, and sustainable development. Established in 2009, ASSCAT publishes the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND). The trust focuses on fostering African intellectual leadership, enhancing research, and sharing knowledge globally, while also nurturing the next generation of African scholars. ASSCAT's areas of interest include agriculture, food systems, climate change, health, and poverty alleviation.