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1. Africa: All of Africa Today - March 2, 2026

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2. South Africa: Gauteng to Take Full Ownership of Gautrain - South African News Briefs - March 2, 2026

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3. Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - Systemic Failure or Opportunity Gap?

   [Premium Times] In recent times, Nigeria's national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of systemic dysfunction, and rightly so. In efficient and resilient power systems, safeguards are built to manage excess generation through mechanisms such as effective curtailment, energy storage, or, more practically, the rerouting of power across a robust transmission network. A combination of these measures typically ensures grid

4. Rwanda: Illicit Alcohol Kills 20, Leaves 300 Blind in Eastern Province

   [New Times] The Rwanda National Police has raised alarm over the deadly impact of illicit alcohol in Eastern Province, revealing that toxic brews have killed at least 20 people and left 300 others battling severe vision complications within a year.

5. Liberia: 'The Greatest Joy in My Life Is When We Obtain Justice for Survivors' - Liberia's One-Stop Centres Are Helping Women and Girls to Heal

   [Spotlight Initiative] MONROVIA, Liberia - Between 2019 and 2023, Spotlight Initiative's Africa Regional Programme assisted more than 225,500 Liberian women and children to access services. This includes health, justice and protection, as well as psychosocial and economic support.