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“Today, as in the past, you are part of Africa’s transformation” – Akinwumi Adesina heralds commitment shown by Bank staff in building its thrilling history Praising the courage of members of staff deployed in Somalia and Sudan – both countries facing fragile contexts – Adesina paid tribute to those who risk their own and their families’ lives on a daily basis to advance Africa’s cause Access Multimedia Content ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, September 10, 2024/ — The President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has paid tribute to the preeminent…

India’s market regulator is facing a threat to its credibility after a barrage of allegations against its chief, top fund managers have told the BBC. Multiple charges, mostly around conflict of interest, have surfaced against Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), from at least four different corners over the past month. She has denied most of them and not publicly responded to some. This comes amid a bull run in India’s equity markets, which are among the world’s best performing this year. Foreign investors have pumped in over $6bn (£4.5bn), while millions of…

An amateur theatre is employing a wellbeing adviser to support the cast of its production of a best-selling thriller. The Girl on the Train, based on Paula Hawkins’ novel, features “dark content” such as domestic abuse and alcoholism as a character called Rachel tries to untangle the truth about a missing woman, Megan. “I wanted to take extra measures to ensure our cast and crew were supported and safe,” said Davina Beegoo-Price, creative director at Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Bedfordshire. Emily Dignan, who plays Megan, said a wellbeing adviser was “mostly unheard of” in amateur shows, but that “it should be a…

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nick Knowles has said it is “important” that complaints are listened to, after a number of celebrities made claims about their treatment on the show. The presenter of DIY SOS is one of 15 famous faces taking part in the new series, which kicks off later this month. The hit BBC show is now in its 20th year, but it has faced a rocky few months with Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott among those speaking up about their experiences. “It’s important that people are listened to, and they have been, so that seems to me all good,”…

Acclaimed British bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who worked with the likes of David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, has died aged 86. Flowers played bass in pop group Blue Mink and rock band T. Rex, and is thought to have contributed to more than 500 hit albums by the end of the 1970s. He was credited with creating the famous bassline in Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side from his 1972 album Transformer. His death was confirmed by close family members on Facebook on Saturday. Tributes from family and friends said Flowers was a “beautiful soul” and…

The US government is taking aim at the engine of Google’s immense wealth – its extremely lucrative ad tech business. A trial beginning on Monday will hear the Department of Justice’s case that the search engine’s parent company Alphabet illegally operates a monopoly in the market. The company earned more than $200 billion (£152bn) last year through the placing and selling of ads seen by internet users. Alphabet has argued its success is due to the “effectiveness” of its services – but prosecutors say it has used its market dominance to stifle rivals. “It is a really important industry that grabs billions…

Leaders of two of the biggest unions have added further pressure on the government over its plan to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham told the BBC the government should “do a U-turn”, while head of the PCS union Fran Heathcote said it was a “misstep” which needed to be “put right”. Paul Nowak, head of the Trades Union Congress which brings unions together, has also said the government should “rethink” and consider other lines of support for pensioners. Sir Keir Starmer, who is facing a potential rebellion at…

India’s market regulator is facing a threat to its credibility after a barrage of allegations against its chief, top fund managers have told the BBC. Multiple charges, mostly around conflict of interest, have surfaced against Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), from at least four different corners over the past month. She has denied most of them and not publicly responded to some. This comes amid a bull run in India’s equity markets, which are among the world’s best performing this year. Foreign investors have pumped in over $6bn (£4.5bn), while millions of…

England captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia and is a doubt for the five one-day internationals that follow. Buttler, 33, has not played since the T20 World Cup in June because of a calf injury. In his absence, Phil Salt will captain England for the first time in the T20s, while Harry Brook is in line to step up if needed in the ODIs. The T20 series begins on Wednesday in Southampton, with the ODIs starting on 19 September. The visit of Australia is England’s first white-ball assignment since they lost in…

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church with her two daughters. Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, said that he had lost a “very supportive” daughter. Fellow Ugandan athlete James Kirwa told the BBC about her generosity and how she had helped out other runners financially. A report filed by a…