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Africa Innovation Watch is a forward-thinking tech news platform dedicated to spotlighting groundbreaking innovations, startups, and emerging technologies across the African continent. It serves as a hub for stories on digital transformation, tech entrepreneurship, policy developments, and scientific research shaping Africa’s future.