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In brief Anthropic has filed with the FEC to create an employee-funded political action committee called AnthroPAC. The move follows a dispute with the Trump administration over military use of the Claude AI model. The filing shows how AI companies are preparing to engage more directly in U.S. politics. Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to create a political action committee, signaling a deeper move into U.S. politics as the fight over AI policy and its own ongoing battle with the White House intensifies.The San Francisco-based company registered the Anthropic PBC Political Action Committee,…

After attracting more than 3,000 applications from aspiring innovators across Nigeria, Red Bull Basement 2026 is set to host its Nigeria National Final on April 4, where five standout individuals/teams will pitch their technology-driven ideas to a panel of influential leaders from the country’s AI, innovation, and tech ecosystem. The finalists represent the most promising ideas selected from thousands of submissions nationwide, reflecting the creativity and ambition of Nigeria’s growing community of student founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. Red Bull Basement is a global innovation programme that empowers student founders and first-time entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions. By…

Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityWearables have come a long way from just counting steps. These days, they’re feature-packed wellness companions, tracking us through everything from sweaty workouts to abbreviated REM cycles. For a lot of shoppers, the idea of a daily health hub is the whole point. It’s also exactly why Samsung’s approach feels increasingly self-defeating. It’s now 2026, and some of the brand’s headline smartwatch features still depend on what phone you’re using. Is your Galaxy Watch paired with a Samsung smartphone?3335 votesYes, I use a Galaxy Watch paired with a Samsung smartphone.88%No, I use a Galaxy Watch, but…

Africa Private Equity News is pleased to present the March 2026 issue of our Dealmaker’s Log, which tracks the reported African private equity and venture capital transactions from last month (and extending back to an archive of transactions since May 2023).Subscribe here to receive the latest Dealmaker’s LogThis edition features over 39 new transactions from firms including: SPE Capital, Mediterrania Capital Partners, RMB Corvest, Inspired Evolution, Nedbank Private Equity, African Infrastructure Investment Managers, Phatisa, Amethis, Vantage Capital, Adenia Partners, Alterra Capital Partners, RMBV, AgDevCo, Agile Capital, Sahel Capital, Aqua-Spark, Novastar Ventures, Ventures Platform Fund, BFA Asset Management, Azur Innovation Fund,…

Mr Onanuga was responding to criticisms that have trailed the Nigerian leader’s visit to Plateau, during which he only stopped at the airport to address some residents and officials. President Bola Tinubu only stopped at the airport in Jos to address victims of the Plateau killings because of another meeting on security that went beyond the scheduled time, as well as limited facilities at the airport, a presidential aide has said. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said this in a statement shared on X on Friday. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr…

Africa continues to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Over the past decade, the continent has produced a growing number of unicorn companies—privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. These companies are transforming key sectors such as fintech, mobile payments, logistics, and digital infrastructure, while attracting significant attention from global investors and venture capital firms. In 2026, African unicorns remain at the center of discussions around Africa startup funding, venture capital Africa, and the digital economy Africa, shaping the future of innovation across emerging markets.   Copyright © 2026 AfricaBusiness.com – All materials can be used…

For decades, Africa’s place in the global economy was framed through the lens of aid,how much was given, where it went, and whether it made a difference. That narrative is steadily shifting. Across the continent, a more self-directed model is emerging, driven by trade, domestic resource mobilization, and investment. While the transition is uneven, the direction is clear: Africa is reducing its reliance on aid and redefining its development path. This shift has been accelerated by changing global realities. Traditional donors, including the United States Agency for International Development, have scaled back or restructured assistance. Faced with tighter and less…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on In July 2025, Genius Group announced it was targeting a Bitcoin treasury of 10,000 BTC, framing it as a statement of deep strategic conviction.This week, however, the company sold its last 84 BTC to pay off $8.5 million in debt and declared its treasury empty. The 18-month gap between those two moments is a perfect example of what’s happening to the Bitcoin treasury trade right now.Why this matters: The Bitcoin treasury narrative has been one of the market’s strongest structural bullish arguments. If corporate and sovereign holders behave like cyclical sellers rather than long-term accumulators, institutional…

Damilola Jerugba describes his interest in building things as a fascination with how things work and come together. He said he taught himself how to code through Udemy courses and YouTube tutorials, and then went on to work as a software engineer at companies like Reddit, Moniepoint, and Busha. At Reddit, he worked on the advertising team, helping build the infrastructure companies use to run campaigns. At Moniepoint, he worked on customer support tools as a senior frontend engineer, and at Busha, he worked as a backend engineer. These experiences, he said, shaped how he thought about performance, reliability, and…