SharesCountries in the Horn of Africa are strengthening their efforts to combat desert locusts by enhancing surveillance and early warning systems. This move is a direct response to recent devastating invasions, most notably the 2019–2021 upsurge that affected millions of people and destroyed crops in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and other neighbouring nations. “Desert locust plagues are best managed before they become crises,” he said. This is about food security, resilience, and protecting the most vulnerable households in the Horn of Africa.”To achieve this, delegations from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan gathered in Nairobi for a two-day Regional Coordination Workshop. The event, supported by the World Bank through its Emergency Locust Response Program (ELRP), aims to generate actionable recommendations for enhancing regional preparedness.