Twitter delivered a surprise for Africa when it said it was establishing a regional headquarters in the West African nation of Ghana, triggering a vigorous debate about the business environment for technology start-ups across the continent. For the social media giant, its decision was based on shared values - Ghana supports "free speech, online freedom, and the open internet". The fact it also serves as the HQ for the African Continental Free Trade Area - established to accelerate intra-African trade and freedom of movement - seems to have cemented Ghana's appeal as a gateway to the region. Ghana was a way of becoming "more immersed in the rich and vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day across the African continent", Twitter said. "These are exciting times to be in, and to do business in Ghana."

Source: Daily Nation April 24, 2021 23:15 UTC