The African Phytosanitary Journal is a unique journal due to the scope of its coverage which is exclusively focused on sanitary and phytosanitary issues. The main aim of APJ is to provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge that is crucial in upholding standards set by International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). These standards are aimed at protecting the world’s plants, agricultural products and natural resources from plant pests. This involves a lot of research and innovations which the multitudes need to be aware of.