Love by AI: Africa's Summit Tackles Water, War, and Weddings

African leaders meet in Ethiopia this week for the 39th African Union (AU) summit. The official focus is on critical issues of water security and climate change. But major real-world events are also demanding their attention. Kenya announced it will reopen its long-closed border with Somalia. The border has been shut for 15 years due to security concerns. This move will reunite families separated for more than a decade and aims to boost trade. Meanwhile, a quieter revolution is happening in northern Nigeria. In the city of Kano, professional matchmakers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to find partners for singles. As Valentine's Day approaches, this blend of high-tech tools and deep-rooted tradition is redefining romance. The AU summit in Addis Ababa will therefore balance high-level policy with these pressing human stories of reconnection, both political and personal.