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Twitter to setup Africa’s HQ in Ghana

Social media platform, Twitter will establish its presence in Africa with its headquarters situated in Ghana, its founder, Jack Dorsey has d...

Twitter to setup Africa’s HQ in Ghana
Twitter to setup Africa’s HQ in Ghana

Social media platform, Twitter will establish its presence in Africa with its headquarters situated in.

Ghana, its founder, Jack Dorsey has disclosed.



Making the disclosure via Twitter on April 12, Jack.

Dorsey wrote; “Twitter is now present on the continent.

Thank you Ghana and @NAkufoAddo.



Reacting to the news following a virtual meeting held.

between Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo and Jack Dorsey on April 7, the president said the decision.

to set up a headquarters is critical for Ghana's development in the technology sector.



“The choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa.

operations is EXCELLENT news.

Gov’t and Ghanaians welcome very much this announcement and the confidence reposed in our country.



“As I indicated to @jack in our virtual meeting.

of 7th April 2021, this is the start of a beautiful partnership between Twitter and.

Ghana, which is critical for the development of Ghana’s hugely important tech sector.

These are exciting times to be in, and to do business in Ghana,” President Akufo-Addo.

expressed.



Further details on the move according to a blog.

post shared by the Founder of Twitter points that decision aligns with Ghana’s appointment as.

the host of the African Continental Free Trade Area.



“Today, in line with our growth strategy, we’re excited.

to announce that we are now actively building a team in Ghana.

To truly serve the public conversation, we must be more immersed in the rich and.

vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day across the African continent,” portions.

of the details read.



"As a champion for democracy, Ghana is a supporter.

of free speech, online freedom, and the Open Internet, of which Twitter is also an.

advocate.

Furthermore, Ghana’s recent appointment to host The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

aligns with our overarching goal to establish a presence in the region that will support.

our efforts to improve and tailor our service across Africa," it added.



The post also lauded Ghana for being a beacon.

of democracy and a supporter of free speech, online freedom, and an Open Internet, of.

which Twitter is also an advocate.



See the interaction between Twitter's Founder and President Akufo-Addo.

below:

???????? Twitter is now present on the continent.



Thank you Ghana and @NAkufoAddo.

#TwitterGhana https://t.

co/tt7KR3kvDg— jack (@jack) April 12, 2021


The.

choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa operations is EXCELLENT news.

Gov’t and Ghanaians welcome very much this announcement and the confidence reposed in our country.

1/3 #TwitterInGhana #TwitterGhana https://t.

co/HdCqFgXK0x— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) April 12, 2021

As I.

indicated to @Jack in our virtual meeting of 7th April 2021, this is the start.

of a beautiful partnership between Twitter and Ghana, which is critical for the dev’t of.

Ghana’s hugely important tech sector.

2/3#TwitterInGhana #TwitterGhana— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) April 12, 2021

These.

are exciting times to be in, and to do business in Ghana.

3/3#TwitterInGhana #TwitterGhana— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) April 12, 2021.

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