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Videos can use content-based copyright law contains reasonable use Fair Use ( Jack Dorsey said he’s rethinking plans to spend part of the year living in Africa, citing the coronavirus outbreak rather than the recent pressure for him to step down as Twitter’s CEO. Elliot Management, the monster activist investment firm founded by Paul Singer, recently obtained a sizable stake in the social media company and has since expressed concern regarding its under-performing stock as well as an apparent lack of commitment from its founder. As one of the only people heading two major public companies simultaneously, Elliot higher-ups are worried Dorsey will not be able to live in Africa and adequately run Twitter as well as his mobile payments company, Square. The combined market valuations of both amount to more than $5 billion. A source recently told CNN Elliot was open to the possibility of Dorsey staying at Twitter so long as he gives up his top spot at Square – which is unlikely. Dorsey, in his first public appearance since Bloomberg initially reported his potential ouster, said he’s been mulling over his relocation to Africa during a Morgan Stanley conference. The remarks came after a comment about whether he would change how he spends his time traveling “given what’s going on in the world.” “I had been working on plans where I’d work decentralized, as my team and I do when we travel, but in light of COVID-19 and everything else going on I need to re-evaluate,” he said. “Either way, we’ll continue to pursue opportunities in Africa.” The Twitter CEO last year revealed his intentions to spend between three and six months on the continent, though he did not say where. He said he hoped to learn more about the internet there and how it is consumed – given Africa is one of the most populated places in the world. During his presentation, Dorsey said he regretted announcing his plans to move without providing the context, explaining that Africa presents a “huge opportunity” for young people to join Twitter, according to Bloomberg. Earlier this week, Twitter said it was strongly encouraging employees around the world to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak. The company also announced plans to suspend all “non-critical” business travel and events. Globally, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to more than 100,000 on Friday. There have also been 3,300 deaths linked to the illness, mostly in mainland China. Senegal this week reported that four people have been diagnosed, though Africa’s number of confirmed cases ranks lower than most other continents.
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