‘Running out of time’ to act on locust swarms

Immediate action is needed to tackle swarms of locusts in the Horn of Africa that threaten crop production and food security, the UN has warned.

A UN official said the locusts, which have destroyed crops across the region, have now crossed into Uganda, while Tanzania and South Sudan are now “on the watch list”.

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‘Running out of time’ to act on locust swarms

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