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Most telecom operators in Africa are now on Twitter
March 29, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Most telecom operators in Africa are now on Twitter
Most telecom operators in Africa are now on Twitter

Nearly all African mobile/telecom companies now operate a Twitter account for news and customer service. We’ve listed them all.

Updated: African leaders on Facebook (March 2013)
March 23, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Updated: African leaders on Facebook (March 2013)

A bi-annual analysis of Facebook pages and groups for African heads of state shows citizens internet in their leaders.

In Kenya, social media impacts the mobile shopping experience of 70% of mobile users
March 23, 2013 ♦ One Comment
In Kenya, social media impacts the mobile shopping experience of 70% of mobile users

A survey of 3,500 respondents in seven countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa has found opinions on social media to strongly influence shopping habits.

#kenyadecides hashtag mentioned 55,000+ times on election day
March 5, 2013 ♦ One Comment
#kenyadecides hashtag mentioned 55,000+ times on election day

The volume of 2013 Kenyan elections activity on Twitter suggests a record level of social media interaction for an African election.

Using Facebook pages to measure Dakar’s Internet participation
February 27, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Using Facebook pages to measure Dakar’s Internet participation

A new website aims to monitor how social media is contributing to Africa’s development.

Amid limited Internet access, Facebook remains popular in Central African Republic
January 6, 2013 ♦ One Comment
Amid limited Internet access, Facebook remains popular in Central African Republic

Internet access is becoming more common in Central African Republic. Facebook is especially popular.