Summary: Today, Ethiopia and Somalia are experiencing its worst locust situation in 25 years. For parts of Kenya, the swarms are larger than they have been in the last 70 years. These massive swarms are threatening to plunge this vulnerable region deeper into crisis. To help explain the situation is Keith Cressman of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. He explains why we are seeing an upsurge in desert locusts in East Africa, its impact on the lives of people in this region, and how to mitigate the swarms.
