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Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.

[Independent (Kampala)] Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and with European Parliament elections looming, the narrow passage earlier this month of the European Union's Migrant and Asylum Pact has attracted relatively little attention. To be sure, the agreement is more remarkable for the mere fact of its enactment than for any of the provisions it contains. Nonetheless, it marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to reform the EU's "Dublin system" for governing migration-related matters.

Nigeria raises salaries for government workers to help them cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

Nigeria raises salaries for government workers to help them cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

[Afrobarometer] Radio remains on top as the most widely used - and most democratic - source of news.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots.

[Accra Time] The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address their health needs.

[Accra Time] Global cocoa prices have reached their highest point in over a decade as dry weather hinders farming in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the biggest producers of cocoa in the world.

[New Zimbabwe] The new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency circulation kicked off Tuesday as members of the public were able to withdraw the new notes and coins from banks across the country.

[New Zimbabwe] Parirenyatwa Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months.

[This Day] The Child Rights Act should be enforced

[New Times] President Paul Kagame who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has approved the establishment of the new military health service, and also promoted its leadership, the Ministry of Defence has said.

[African Union] In this month of May, we commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the official launch of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) that took place on 25 May 2004. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the significant strides made by the Council for the past 20 years in promoting peace, security, and stability across Africa.

[Premium Times] We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said.

The asylum seeker received £3,000 and went under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.

[The Herald] The significance of Workers Day is to celebrate their achievements in Zimbabwean industries, the executive secretary of the Mass Media Trust, Mr Robert Mandebvu, said yesterday.

[Premium Times] The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing.

[New Times] Rwanda has made significant progress in improving maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health, as well as family planning, reproductive health services, and malaria prevention and treatment. These achievements have been made possible through investments from the Ministry of Health and its partners.

[Namibian] The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has described Namibia's financial system as healthy amid persistent inflation.

[New Times] Families in Ruhango District, Southern Province, are benefiting from small livestock farming, leading to improved livelihoods. By raising small livestock and selling surplus products at local markets, residents are now able to generate sustainable income, thereby enhancing their economic stability and nutrition.