Ethiopia has begun developing its domestic social media presence without external help in a government bid to replace Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB), WhatsApp, and Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), Reuters reported.
However, the country does not plan to block popular social media services.
Director general of the Information Network Security Agency (INSA), Shumete Gizaw, accused Facebook of deleting posts and user accounts, allegedly repressing Ethiopia’s reality.
Ethiopia’s armed conflict pitted the federal government against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), leading to a social media outburst from both ends.
Ethiopia reportedly completed a trial to replace WhatsApp and Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ: ZM).
Ethiopia, a country of about 115 million, has nearly 6 million Facebook users.
Price Action: FB shares closed higher by 1.11% at $363.35 on Monday.
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