Twitter has officially launched operations in Ghana in line with the company’s growth strategy.
Twitter is now actively building a team in Ghana “to be more immersed in the rich and vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day across the continent.”
Twitter indicated several roles from product and engineering to design, marketing, and communications for job openings in the company. However, individuals will fill these roles remotely as Twitter makes plans to establish an office in the country later.
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo says the choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa operations is excellent news welcomed by the Government and Ghanaians.
The partnership between Twitter and Ghana is critical for the development of Ghana’s hugely important tech sector.
Twitter notes the decision to kick off its African expansion with Ghana stems from the country’s dealings with AfCFTA and its openness towards the internet.
As a champion for democracy, Ghana is a supporter of free speech, online freedom, and the Open Internet, which Twitter also advocates. Ghana’s recent appointment to host The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area aligns with Twitter’s goal to establish a presence in the region that will support efforts to improve and tailor services across Africa..
The news comes almost 18 months after Dorsey’s visit with his Twitter team to Africa for the first time in November 2019. During his tour on the continent, he visited Ghana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa, where he met with industry leaders and tech stakeholders on matters concerning Twitter and Bitcoin.