Water shortages, sanitation deficits, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa. African leaders will gather in Ethiopia for the 39th African Union summit. After 15 years of closure, Kenya is preparing to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. Also for families separated for more than a decade. And as Valentine’s Day approaches, love is going digital in northern Nigeria. In Kano, professional matchmakers blend tradition and artificial intelligence to help singles find the perfect partner, proving that romance can be both high-tech and deeply rooted in custom.

























