Japan to provide $7.5 mil. to African nations affected by locusts

The Japanese government has said it will provide $7.5 million in emergency aid to three East African countries affected by locust infestations that are threatening agricultural production in the area.The aid for Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia, which are facing food shortages due to locust swarms, will be used for food distribution and to boost the resilience of small-scale farmers against natural disasters, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.The food aid to prevent malnutrition will be provided through the World Food Program. Kenya will be allocated $3.6 million, while Somalia and Djibouti wil…READ FULL ARTICLE