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1. Africa: Beyond Malaria - Uncovering the Overlapping Crisis of Long Covid in Ethiopia and Uganda

   [allAfrica] While governments lifted restrictions and international attention moved elsewhere after some declared victory over the initial, acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, a significant portion of Covid-19 survivors continued to battle debilitating symptoms that had no name, no recognition, and no clear path to treatment.

2. Madagascar: France Evacuates Madagascar President Amid Protests and Army Revolt

   [RFI] Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country by a French military plane as protests and a military mutiny threaten to topple his government, RFI has confirmed.

3. South Africa: Taxi Strike Leaves Thousands of Eastern Cape Pupils Stranded

   [Scrolla] Taxi operators in the Eastern Cape stopped transporting learners, saying the Department of Transport has not paid them their fees. The national taxi council says the strike will continue until Premier Oscar Mabuyane meets operators to fix unpaid contracts and delayed payments.

4. Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets With Opposition for Inclusive National Talks

   [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato and other opposition figures on Monday to promote inclusive dialogue and national cooperation.

5. Malawi: Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command - Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes As Chief Whip

   [Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025.