JEREMY HERREN, Scientist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology CLIFFORD MUTERO, Consultant Scientist, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology A species of mosquito that can carry malaria – known as Anopheles stephensi – has invaded eastern Africa and is quickly moving across the region. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jeremy Herren and Clifford Mutero to provide insights into why this invasion is happening and what can be done to protect people from it. How did Anopheles stephensi come to Africa? This mosquito species, Anopheles stephensi, is widespread in South-East Asia and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.…