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Special Locusts swarm the sky over the Houthi rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa, as a UN expert warns millions face food insecurity due to the insects. (AFP/File Photo) photos

Locust swarms pose new threat to Middle East and Africa’s food security

  • UN expert warns millions face food insecurity as wet weather drives explosion in insect population
  • Climate change making drought and floods more common, contributing to growth of desert-locust swarms
By Caline Malek ·
Saudi, Yemeni ministers ramp up fight against locust threat

Saudi, Yemeni ministers ramp up fight against locust threat

By SPA ·
Down, but not out: Pakistan reports progress in its anti-locust fight

Down, but not out: Pakistan reports progress in its anti-locust fight

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan plans to use locusts to nourish crops

Pakistan plans to use locusts to nourish crops

By Reuters ·
Special Locust invasion in Yemen stokes food insecurity fears

Locust invasion in Yemen stokes food insecurity fears

By Saeed Al-Batati ·
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation against crop-devouring locusts

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation against crop-devouring locusts

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Nearly 8,000 Pakistani troops deployed to assist in anti-locust fight

Nearly 8,000 Pakistani troops deployed to assist in anti-locust fight

By ARAB NEWS PAKISTAN  ·
Pakistan battles locusts by turning them into chicken feed

Pakistan battles locusts by turning them into chicken feed

By AFP ·
Saudi specialist teams to fight locust invasion

Saudi specialist teams to fight locust invasion

By SPA ·
Dubai Municipality reassures residents after swarms of locust spotted, ‘situation under control’

Dubai Municipality reassures residents after swarms of locust spotted, ‘situation under control’

By Arab News ·
First Chinese dispatch against locust emergency arrives in Pakistan

First Chinese dispatch against locust emergency arrives in Pakistan

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Special Chinese experts arrive in Pakistan to help fight locust invasion

Chinese experts arrive in Pakistan to help fight locust invasion

By Khurshid Ahmed ·
Locust swarms under control in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahsa photos

Locust swarms under control in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahsa

By SPA ·

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