From territorial markets in Dakar and Harare to community radio in Zambia and policy advocacy in Nigeria, My Food is African: Volume 2 documents how citizens and civil society organizations are seeking greater influence over African food systems. Published in 2026 by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), with support from SIDA through the Transforming African Food Systems to Sustainability project, the Barefoot Guide brings together contributions from more than 35 farmers, journalists, researchers, traders, chefs, activists and advocates, drawing on experiences across 50 African countries.

Across seven chapters, the guide examines pressures associated with ultra-processed foods, corporate influence and food policy, while presenting practical experiences in agroecology, territorial markets, public communication and advocacy. Examples include an agroecological farmers’ network securing land for organic farming in Senegal, media engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and efforts to promote traditional foods in Cameroon. It also highlights the role of informal and community-rooted markets in maintaining food diversity and supporting women’s livelihoods.

The guide traces the My Food is African campaign from its origins in Uganda in May 2022 and formal launch in Yaoundé later that year. It considers how African civil society is engaging national institutions, the African Union and global policy forums, and concludes with a vision for food sovereignty to 2045 structured around eleven pillars. The publication is available in English and French.