Introduction to the Battle for African Agriculture.

AFSA’s General Coordinator, Dr. Million Belay, invites audiences into The Battle for African Agriculture—a new podcast he hosts that goes beyond headlines to examine the deep, enduring forces shaping Africa’s food systems. The series will explore how colonial and neo-colonial legacies continue to influence what Africans grow, eat, and trade, often undermining food sovereignty, eroding biodiversity, and weakening the connection between people and the land.In each episode, Dr. Million engages with some of the most insightful and courageous voices—scholars, farmers, activists, and policy makers—who understand the roots of Africa’s agricultural challenges and are working to build just, ecological, and culturally grounded alternatives. Episodes, grouped into thematic series and released every Friday, will unpack different dimensions of the struggle over Africa’s agricultural future, questioning imposed models, sharing stories of resistance, and highlighting African-led solutions.This podcast aims to provide a fresh perspective to understand, resist, and find solutions toward shifting real power and ownership back to the people—smallholder food producers—restoring their culture, identity, livelihoods, and local economies, and shaping the future Africa chooses for itself. Through open and thought-provoking conversations, The Battle for African Agriculture invites listeners to reflect, engage, and be part of the movement toward food systems that work in harmony with nature and serve communities across the continent.