We cannot talk about food sovereignty without mentioning the role of mass markets on which the majority of people depend on their income and food. These markets have demonstrated their relevance during the COVID-19 era by strengthening rural-urban linkages. Mass markets have been the main avenue through which rural people move food to their relatives in cities who have lost employment and other income sources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This call to action from AFSA includes supporting and protecting informal channels like mass markets through which commodities, food, and knowledge move democratically. In as much as African policymakers are embracing industrial agriculture and agribusinesses, including formal food retailing, the growth of mass markets is a strong signal that most populations cannot depend on corporate food systems.