Cyclone Gati spurs locust outbreak threat in Somalia

Gati, the strongest tropical cyclone ever measured Somalia, made landfall on November 22, 2020

COVID-19: Up to 49.2 million Africans could become extremely poor by 2021, says report

More than half of Africa least prepared to deal with pandemic according to African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement

Is India headed towards a locust plague

Exceptional summer breeding may prompt swarms to remain in the country through end of year, move east & south

Read ‘L’ for locusts

An insect from Biblical times tells his tale of survival

9 maps to show how locusts have come to threaten India

Increase in frequency of cyclones results in extended, multiple breeding sessions of locusts

Kenyan farmers suffer as COVID-19, locust invasion threatens harvest

COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the importation process leading to an inadequate supply of pesticides and equipment  

Fighting locust attacks: How about putting them on the plate

Locust outbreaks create opportunities to develop protein-rich feed for fish and livestock, including poultry, pigs and pets

Africa Solidarity joins hands to combat desert locust outbreak in east Africa

Africa Solidarity Trust Fund's $1 million donation is modest, but in the spirit of pan-Africanism

Locust invasion: FAO seeks $138 million for Africa — double of what it sought in January

Swarms present in 9 east African countries; unseasonal rain adds to worry