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February 11, 2020

Massive Locust Swarms Threaten Crops, Livelihoods Across East Africa
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The U.N. is warning that the massive swarms of locusts devastating crops
in a number of East African countries could become the worst infestation
the region has seen in decades. Countries that have already been
affected or are at risk are Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, South
Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti. Experts say higher temperatures and heavier
rainfall due to the climate crisis are leading to worse locust swarms. A
small swarm can work its way through enough food to feed 35,000 people
in just a single day.


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