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The New Jersey Devils picked Alexander Command, a dominant force in Sweden's U20 league with 44 points in 30 games, at No. 12 during Friday's first round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Scouts love his high-motor play, sharp passing, puck protection, and defensive smarts, comparing him to Dylan Larkin as a reliable middle-six center. While rankings placed him between 11th and 38th, fueling some surprise, fans see value in his size and all-situations reliability for a center-needy pipeline. Command stays with Örebro through 2027-28, fitting GM Sunny Mehta's analytics focus on puck-hunting grinders.

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Alexander Command heard his name called 12th overall and stepped into Devils history as their new center prospect. The 6-foot-1 Swede brings a gritty, two-way game to a team hungry for depth.

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The Orange Democratic Movement kicked off a high-profile caravan from Nairobi on Thursday, winding through several counties to build excitement for Sunday's Kisumu Wabiro mega rally at Kirembe Grounds. Months after Raila Odinga's death in October 2025, acting leaders like Dr. Oburu Oginga and Gladys Wanga aim to reaffirm party unity and the 'Luo Declaration' of solidarity ahead of 2027 elections. While supporters call it a turning point with entertainment and resolutions, online critics question turnout in the party's stronghold and mock the elaborate preparations.

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Vehicles decked in bright orange rolled out from Nairobi, blasting 'Tuko Tayari' as ODM gears up for a massive show of unity in Kisumu.

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João Pedro rated himself worse than Edin Dzeko, Luis Suárez of Sporting, and Memphis Depay; on the same level as Julián Álvarez; and better than Erling Haaland in response to a question. The statement sparked widespread discussion and debate on social media.

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In a June 17 letter, the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship denied the German Bishops' Conference request to allow laypeople to preach in place of homilies, even in crises. The dicastery explained that homilies are tied to the ordained ministry through Holy Orders, not just a rule to bend. This follows Rome's rejections of other German Synodal Way proposals, while urging better priest training to address pastoral needs. Traditionalists hailed the decision, while progressives voiced disappointment.

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Germany's Catholic bishops turned to the Vatican for help amid a priest shortage, asking if laypeople could step in to give homilies during Mass. Rome said no, holding firm on tradition.

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The Puerto Rican star kicks off his biggest Germany shows yet on June 20 and 21 at the 66,500-capacity venue, a huge leap from his 2019 debut during the X 100pre Tour. Fans buzzed online as he arrived, posing for photos outside the arena and sparking shares of outfits like red tops and themed bags. Part of his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour—which began late 2025 and has grossed hundreds of millions—this European leg continues to Arnhem, London, and Paris after Düsseldorf.

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Seven years after playing to 5,000 fans in Mannheim, Bad Bunny steps up to Düsseldorf's massive Merkur Spiel-Arena, where over 120,000 will pack in across two sold-out nights.

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The World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event returns to Eldoret's high-altitude Lobo Village course, featuring brutal 10km loops for elite senior men and women, including Kenya's Daniel Ebenyo and Agnes Ngetich facing potential marathon stars like Birhanu Legese. Race Director Barnaba Korir confirms top-notch preparations, from security to spectator spots, with over 3,500 kids joining youth and open races. Absa Bank Kenya sponsors the blockbuster, complete with Nike gear, Coca-Cola hydration, and a live Sirikwa anthem by Kendagor.

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Kenya's distance running stars gear up for a high-stakes clash on the rolling hills of Lobo Village this Saturday, February 14.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi's post featuring Babu Owino, Governor Johnson Sakaja, James Gakuya, and Ronald Karauri prompted hundreds of replies, where Owino dominated with chants of 'Babu kwa sababu' for his youth appeal and constituency work. Recent polls show mixed results, like Radio Africa's March 2026 survey giving Owino 42% support against Sakaja's 18%, while critics question Owino's temperament and Sakaja faces blame for garbage and service issues. The race mixes urban frustrations, tribal dynamics, and voter priorities like clean streets and jobs, with over a year until nominations.

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A simple post with photos of four contenders has Nairobi residents picking sides for 2027, with fiery MP Babu Owino drawing the loudest cheers from youth supporters.

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On June 26, Boston hosted a ceremony marking the 1960 independence of British Somaliland and its brief union with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. The event, now in its third year under Mayor Wu, celebrates the city's 8,000 Somali Americans for their roles in business, healthcare, and civic life, while acknowledging Somaliland's separate commemoration of the date as its national day. Though Somaliland seeks recognition for its stability and elections, Somalia views it as a path to unity, highlighting ongoing tensions reflected in the flag raising.

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Mayor Michelle Wu stood with Boston's Somali community as Somalia's flag rose over City Hall, evoking a shared past with deep divisions.

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During a Nairobi press conference, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expressed shock that Ayomo, killed in chaos at a Kitengela 'Linda Mwananchi' rally on February 15, was Luo, then urged the community to stop protesting since 'there is no cause' anymore. Relatives clarified Ayomo was heading to fetch spare parts when police gunfire struck him below the left eye; his wife identified his body at the morgue, and his brother demanded justice from those meant to protect them. Critics accused Mbadi of tribalism and hypocrisy, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority probes the incident amid calls for police accountability and party unity.

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Vincent Ayomo, a 28-year-old mechanic and father, was shot while crossing the road for work parts—not even at the rally. His family's plea for justice hangs heavy amid the backlash.

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Wanga, also ODM's national chairperson, warned UDA supporters against chanting slogans or running candidates in the region, citing a recent funeral disruption where UDA chants rang out during Oburu Odinga's presence. Her remarks highlight tensions in the fragile ODM-UDA cooperation, as ODM pushes for 'zoning' pacts to respect each party's strongholds ahead of 2027 elections, while UDA insists on open contests everywhere. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seized on the standoff, taunting ODM leaders and predicting their decline, amid growing calls from some ODM grassroots to ditch the alliance.

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At a rally on April 13, Governor Gladys Wanga stood firm, declaring Nyanza an unbreakable ODM zone and promising to protect it with their lives against UDA challengers.

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Wanga, also ODM's national chairperson, warned UDA supporters against chanting slogans or running candidates in the region, citing a recent funeral disruption where UDA chants rang out during Oburu Odinga's presence. Her remarks highlight tensions in the fragile ODM-UDA cooperation, as ODM pushes for 'zoning' pacts to respect each party's strongholds ahead of 2027 elections, while UDA insists on open contests everywhere. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seized on the standoff, taunting ODM leaders and predicting their decline, amid growing calls from some ODM grassroots to ditch the alliance.

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At a rally on April 13, Governor Gladys Wanga stood firm, declaring Nyanza an unbreakable ODM zone and promising to protect it with their lives against UDA challengers.

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