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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

Eric Dane as Dr Mark Sloan in "“Grey’s Anatomy”.| Eric McCandless / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Actor Eric Dane has died at 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed. Known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, Dane publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2025 and later became an advocate for ALS awareness. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans as news of his passing spread.

ByJosephs Quartzy
OnFebruary 20, 2026

WFP Warns of Catastrophic Shortfalls in Somalia as Food Aid Could Stop by April

The World Food Programme(WFP) has cautioned that food aid could end in Somalia in April as a consequence of dire funding cuts. It reported 4.4 million are suffering "crisis" hunger and requires "Urgently needs $95 million".

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Tunisia MP Ahmed Saidani Jailed for Mocking President Saied

Tunisian Member of Parliament Ahmed Saidani was given an 8-month prison sentence due to content he posted online that he later said was "mocking" President Kais Saied. The situation has raised questions of free speech, and political critique within Tunisia.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 20, 2026

PENGASSAN Rejects Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Executive Order

Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) | premiumtimesng

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is pleading with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recall his recent executive order to send all proceeds from oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account saying that it is contrary to the Petroleum Industry Act, could risk the jobs of many Nigerians working at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and could further agitate international investors.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Tinubu Passes Executive Order to Direct Oil and Gas Revenues into Federation Account

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu | thenationonlineng

In a move that’s got the local governors talking, President Tinubu signed an order today directing all oil and gas revenues to be paid directly into the Federation Account. This is expected to unlock an additional N14.5 trillion for state and local governments.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

South Africa Reports 138 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases in North West as Vaccination Begins

The North West Department of Agriculture is on high alert today with 138 confirmed cases of FMD. A mass vaccination rollout began this morning, and 16 out of 18 municipalities in the province are now under strict animal movement control.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

South Sudan Court Adjourns Riek Machar Trial Over South Africa Cyber Law Dispute

South Sudan's opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar | radiotamazuj

The trial of Riek Machar in Juba was postponed until the 25th of February with judges saying they had to consult South Africa's Cybercrimes Act prior to passing sentence on whether to accept a South African digital forensics report into evidence.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Prince Andrew Released Under Investigation After Arrest by British Police

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor formerly Prince Andrew was arrested over Epstein links | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released on bail, after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office by British police officers. A police source said that he was interviewed for several hours before being bailed. The investigation is continuing.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 20, 2026

US Jets Escort Russian Warplanes Out of Alaska Air Defense Zone

F-35 fighter jets | Eva Marie Uzcategui/Reuters

U.S. Fighter planes operating out of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted and escorted five Russian planes out of Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. No Russian planes entered U.S. Airspace and officials say the situation was not a threat.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Venezuela’s Amnesty Law Could Free Political Prisoners

Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a broad amnesty law aimed at freeing hundreds of people jailed for political reasons, though critics say its exclusions leave many prisoners behind.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 20, 2026

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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

WFP Warns of Catastrophic Shortfalls in Somalia as Food Aid Could Stop by April

Tunisia MP Ahmed Saidani Jailed for Mocking President Saied

PENGASSAN Rejects Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Executive Order

Tinubu Passes Executive Order to Direct Oil and Gas Revenues into Federation Account

South Africa Reports 138 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases in North West as Vaccination Begins

South Sudan Court Adjourns Riek Machar Trial Over South Africa Cyber Law Dispute

Prince Andrew Released Under Investigation After Arrest by British Police

US Jets Escort Russian Warplanes Out of Alaska Air Defense Zone

Venezuela’s Amnesty Law Could Free Political Prisoners

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