As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers in East Africa are facing yet another devastating outbreak; a second wave of desert locusts. This has sparked fears of widespread crop loss and serious levels of food insecurity in the region. CNBC Africa spoke to Crystal Wells, East Africa Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross for more.
ICRC: Why the second wave of locust swarms could prove disastrous for East Africa
PUBLISHED: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:07:16 GMT