<p>Twitter’s got its eye on Ghana.
The social media giant wants to open new headquarters in Accra - the company’s first in Africa.
Twitter’s also recruiting a dozen people to help it expand its reach across the continent.
The news has been welcomed by many users, including the Ghanaian president himself.
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Shareholders vote on Twitter deal
As the world's richest man, Elon Musk, tries to pull out of buying Twitter - the company's shareholders have been voting on whether to approve the $44bn deal anyway. Meanwhile, whistleblower Peiter Zatko has been giving evidence at a Senate hearing, claiming Twitter executives kn ... Show More
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Hundreds of people have been trying to set new world records in Ghana, with applications flying in since July 2023.Earlier this week a Ghanaian chef, Faila Abdul-Razak, completed the longest non-stop cook-a-thon, chopping and frying for more than 227 hours. She hasn’t yet officia ... Show More
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Nigeria Is In Turmoil. Can A New President Fix It?
As Nigerians decide on a new president, the country’s economy is reeling. Nigeria’s public debt is growing, inflation is soaring, and half of adults can’t find steady work. People wait in line for hours at gas stations to fill their cars and light their homes with generators beca ... Show More
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Equity Monday: Jeff's going to space, and everyone wants a piece of Flipkart
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines.
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