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Somalia and UN appeal for funds to intensify anti-locust fight
Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday appealed to the international community for additional resources to intensify...
FAO steps up anti-desert locust operations in East Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said Monday its anti-desert locust operation will continue in all affected countries in East...
Africa Turns to Artificial Intelligence in Fight Against Locusts
Kuzi is a free early warning tool, delivered by SMS, that helps farmers across Africa to predict and control locust attacks.
Kuzi uses satellite data,...
Pakistan says it has gained control over devastating locust swarms
Pakistani officials claimed on Friday the country had completely eradicated swarms of desert locust, months after declaring a national emergency to battle the infestation.
"By...
Namibia needs 1.8 million USD to fight locust outbreak: minister
Namibia needs an estimated amount of 30 million Namibia dollars (1.8 million U.S. dollars) for resources to deal with the locust outbreak in...
