Pessimism over African middle classpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 17 June 2015
Zimbabwean media publisher tweets
Summary
Chad bans full-face veil after deadly blasts
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Africa's richest man wants to buy Arsenal
Nigeria trafficking 'top UK priority'
Luanda remains world's 'most expensive' city
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Naziru Mikailu and Farouk Chothia
Pessimism over African middle classpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 17 June 2015
Twitter anger over Kenyan MPspublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 17 June 2015
13:08 BST 17 June 2015Single status queried
The decision by Kenyan MPs to ask the country's Central Bank governor nominee, Patrick Njoroge, his marital status has not gone down well.
The 54-year-old responded to the question about why he was single by saying it was his "choice".
The question upset many Kenyans on Twitter:
This person tweeted that the job should be based on merit:
Disparities in Angolapublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 17 June 2015
13:07 BST 17 June 2015BBC World Service Africa editor tweets
Kenya-China tiespublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 17 June 2015
11:45 BST 17 June 2015BBC Africa reporter tweets