Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The donation from Mastercard Foundation will assist FAO with the early detection of locust swarms, ground and aerial spraying operations, and impact assessments.

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