RFI Spotlight on Africa

Spotlight on Africa - Ethiopia's triple threat against locusts

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Ethiopia is currently battling one of its worst locust invasions since 1958. But since then, the country has rolled out a defense system to make sure damage is minimal across the country. Find out more in this edition of Spotlight on Africa.
20 Feb 2020 English South Africa News

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