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Locust Swarms Plague Africa

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Locust swarms are ravaging the eastern part of the continent, threatening the food supply in a region heavily dependent on agriculture for food security. It's being called the worst locust infestation in Africa in 70 years.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR's East Africa correspondent Eyder Peralta (@eyderp).

This segment aired on February 21, 2020.

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