25 African Countries Meet in Cairo to Strengthen Food Control Coordination

Representatives from 25 African countries are gathering in Cairo for the third meeting of the African Food Regulatory Authorities Forum (AFRAF), with a focus on strengthening integration among food control systems.

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority is hosting the forum, which runs from September 30 to October 2, 2026.

The meeting brings African food regulatory authorities together to discuss closer coordination in overseeing food safety. Its central theme is how national oversight systems can work more effectively together.

The Cairo gathering marks the forum’s third edition, providing a platform for participating countries to explore a more integrated approach to food regulation across the continent.