DR ‹ › In its latest bulletin published in early March 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned of a renewed resurgence of desert locusts in Morocco. In the Sahara region, the UN agency reported an increase in groups of adult locusts moving northward. Reproduction has resumed, while some groups of adults have reached the Canary Islands and Algeria, according to the organization. The FAO also confirmed the presence of locusts in Mauritania. At the same time, control operations against desert locusts have declined overall. In February, a total of 34,564 hectares was treated, compared with 47,358 hectares in January. However, forecasts remain concerning. According to the FAO, «groups of winged adults and small swarms may continue migrating north in Morocco and Algeria, where reproduction could lead to the formation of new groups of nymphs and small bands». In Morocco specifically, «groups of adults have also increased and moved north, reproducing in many locations», the FAO reported, adding that some have reached areas north of Agadir. Further east, the Central Region remains affected by isolated and scattered winged adults in Sudan, Egypt, and Eritrea. In this context, the FAO stressed the need to «continue surveys and control operations» to prevent any new infestation.
