Desert locust swarms detected in parts of Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Desert locust swarms have been detected in five regions and one city administration across Ethiopia, an official said Saturday.

Speaking at a press conference to state media outlets, State Minister for Ethiopia Government Communication Service Selamawit Kassa said desert locust swarms have been detected in Afar, Amhara, Somali, Tigray and Oromia regions as well as in Dire Dawa city administration.