Somalia Declares National Emergency Over Locust Invasion

Somalia has declared a national emergency due to a severe locust invasion, which threatens food security as the harvest season approaches. The UN warns that if the locust swarms grow larger, Somalia could face a food crisis. The desert locust is a highly destructive pest, capable of consuming as much food as 35,000 people in a day. The current invasion has affected the entire East African region, including Ethiopia and Kenya, and could become a plague if not contained. The UN is seeking $76 million to support control operations, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

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