# African rice productivity and food security initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-rice-productivity-and-food-security-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-24T11:17:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. African nations and the AfricaRice organization are implementing strategic initiatives to increase rice yields and enhance food security across the continent. In July 2026, AfricaRice and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation signed a five-year agreement to promote improved rice varieties and agronomic practices in 32 African nations. This effort seeks to raise average yields and reduce the continent's reliance on imports from South-East Asia. Concurrently, Côte d’Ivoire has launched plans to achieve rice self-sufficiency by the end of 2026 to protect its economy from international supply disruptions. By August 2026, the focus expanded to include a strengthened partnership between Nigeria and AfricaRice. This collaboration aims to utilize scientific innovations and climate-smart technologies to boost domestic paddy rice production and mitigate climate shocks for Nigeria's population. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Nigeria and AfricaRice partner to boost rice self-sufficiency Nigeria and AfricaRice have reaffirmed their partnership to boost domestic rice production through scientific innovation and climate-smart technologies to ensure regional food security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-africarice-partner-to-boost-rice-self-sufficiency ### 2026-07-30: AfricaRice partnership and Ivory Coast push boost rice yields for food security AfricaRice and AATF sign a five‑year deal to boost rice yields across Africa, while Côte d’Ivoire targets rice self‑sufficiency by 2026, aiming to cut imports and improve food security. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/africarice-partnership-and-ivory-coast-push-boost-rice-yields-for-food-security --- Cite as: African rice productivity and food security initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-rice-productivity-and-food-security-initiatives