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Algeria: Desert Locust Bulletin 574 (5 August 2026)
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway In Morocco, a decline in locust populations was noted in July.
Locust populations have been observed in several countries, including some in the region. In Morocco, a decline in locust populations was noted in July. In neighboring countries, varying levels of locust activity were reported.
Mauritania saw an increase in solitarious adult locusts, while Algeria had isolated sightings of adult locusts. Further information on locust populations and their impact is available from the Desert Locust Bulletin, which provides updates on the situation in the affected countries, including those in the region such as Libya, where localized breeding was detected.
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Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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