Facebook Makes Footprint in Africa

Social media giant Facebook has solidified its online relationship with Africa in the most old-fashioned way: by opening its first brick-and-mortar African headquarters in Johannesburg. Facebook representatives gathered this week in the African economic hub to herald the move, which will see the website open a new office in an upscale part of the city. Company representatives say they hope it will bring new users to the site and expand opportunities for users and businesses. The...

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