‘Biblical’ Locust Plague With Swarms the Size of Cities Devastates East Africa

Ethiopia and Somalia are experiencing the worst locust invasion in 25 years and Kenya in over 70 years. The insects are causing extensive crop damage and are seriously threatening livelihood and food security in the Horn of Africa. A swarm can contain up to 150 million locusts per square kilometre, which in a day can destroy crops sufficient to feed 2,500 people. #Locust #FoodSecurity #Africa Report by Giulia Bassanese. Subscribe here: Twitter: Facebook: