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<p>This opinion article examines the shift in staple foods in West Africa over the past five decades, focusing on changes in dietary preferences, agricultural practices, and external influences. While traditional staples such as millet, sorghum, yam, and cassava have retained a significant presence, shifts driven by climate change, urbanization, globalization, and agricultural policies have profoundly reshaped the region’s food systems. Today, rice and maize have become increasingly dominant in the diets of many West Africans, particularly in urban areas. This research argues that understanding these transitions is essential for formulating food security strategies that are sustainable, culturally relevant, and resilient to both climate and economic shocks.</p>

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Science for Africa’s future food security: balancing continuity and change in west africa’s staple crops

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    2026年3月28日

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  • Abdul Salami Bah,
  • Yongqiang Wang

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This opinion article examines the shift in staple foods in West Africa over the past five decades, focusing on changes in dietary preferences, agricultural practices, and external influences. While traditional staples such as millet, sorghum, yam, and cassava have retained a significant presence, shifts driven by climate change, urbanization, globalization, and agricultural policies have profoundly reshaped the region’s food systems. Today, rice and maize have become increasingly dominant in the diets of many West Africans, particularly in urban areas. This research argues that understanding these transitions is essential for formulating food security strategies that are sustainable, culturally relevant, and resilient to both climate and economic shocks.