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Six Nigerien scouts train in new technologies to combat desert locusts

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Six Nigerien locust scouts have been attending training in Algiers since 26 October on modern techniques and tools for surveying desert locusts. Organised by the Algerian Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development, the session runs until 8 November and brings together specialists from countries that are members of the regional commission, according to Journal du Niger.

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