Angola: Fear of Food Insecurity As Locusts Invade Angola's Southern Provinces

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Angola: Fear of Food Insecurity As Locusts Invade Angola's Southern Provinces

[East African] Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola, raising fears of severe food insecurity as the country is also experiencing drought.

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