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08/02/2004:

"Locust emergency in scared Gambia"

Vast swarms of locusts have already arrived in neighbouring countries and a BBC reporter in the Gambian capital, Banjul, says anxiety is growing.

More than 70% of the population in Gambia are dependent on farming for their survival.

The insects can devour within a day food that would feed thousands of people and hundreds of livestock.

Full Article : bbc.co.uk