The Decline of the American Empire and the Rise of a New Global Order

From fractured alliances to the petroyuan, the world is witnessing a historic shift in power and influence. 

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By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | April 19, 2026 

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What's happening in 2026 
The geopolitical landscape in 2026 is almost unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago. Under Donald Trump’s chaotic regime, the United States is facing an unprecedented level of international isolation and strategic pushback, challenging the very foundations of its decades-long global dominance. 

Key events; from military miscalculations to economic policy shifts, have accelerated a historic reshaping of military, economic, and strategic power. Experts warn that the U.S. has approached a tipping point in its global influence, as rival powers consolidate and assert themselves with unprecedented confidence. 

Fractured Alliances: NATO and Europe Push Back 
Once-solid alliances are showing cracks. NATO and European partners are increasingly distancing themselves from Washington’s unilateral military decisions. Countries like Germany, France, Spain, the U.K and Italy have openly questioned U.S. strategic priorities, particularly in the Middle East and Central America, signaling deep dissatisfaction with Trump’s approach. 

Analysts suggest that this rift may not be temporary, long-term trust has eroded. The implications are profound: the U.S. can no longer assume automatic military or political support from its traditional allies, forcing Washington to reconsider how it projects power globally. Additionally, independent European defense and economic initiatives like engaging with China are accelerating, signaling a gradual move toward strategic shift. 

Middle East Tensions Escalate to Historic Levels 
The Middle East has entered a volatile new phase. An unprovoked U.S.-Israel missile campaign in Iran resulted in the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, top military generals, and hundreds of civilians, including schoolchildren. Iran responded swiftly, targeting U.S. bases and energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE, as well as Israel itself. The strikes have inflicted heavy losses on American forces and allies, raising serious questions about U.S. military supremacy in the region. 

In the aftermath, Gulf nations have begun withdrawing support for U.S. operations, closing bases, and restricting airspace access. This represents a dramatic reversal of decades of strategic partnerships and has left the U.S. with diminished operational freedom in a region it has dominated for decades. 

Analysts warn that these changes could permanently alter power dynamics in the Middle East, emboldening regional powers like Iran and potentially sparking new alliances that bypass U.S. imperialism. 

Iran Controls the Strait of Hormuz 
Iran has asserted unprecedented control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global oil passes. Tehran now enforces strict transit rules and collects tolls from vessels navigating the Strait, with fees mandated in Chinese yuan rather than U.S. dollars. This move is a direct challenge to the petrodollar system that has underpinned American financial dominance for six decades. 

The implications extend far beyond energy markets. By controlling this strategic chokepoint, Iran can influence global oil supply and pricing while asserting its geopolitical weight. International shipping companies and energy-dependent nations are now forced to navigate this new reality, potentially reshaping maritime security, trade alliances, and global economic dependencies. 

The Rise of the Petroyuan 
The shift from dollar-based oil transactions to yuan-based trade is accelerating a transformation in global finance. BRICS+ bloc has been planning for this shift for years. Major oil producers are now increasingly conducting transactions in Chinese yuan, undermining the supremacy of the U.S. dollar. Economists warn that the petroyuan is not merely a symbolic gesture, it represents a structural challenge to American financial influence. 

This trend may encourage other nations to diversify their reserves and trade arrangements, weakening the dollar’s role as the world’s primary reserve currency. In addition, China’s growing influence in energy markets is redefining economic power balances, allowing Beijing to leverage its currency and strategic partnerships for global political influence. 

A Multipolar World Emerges 
The events of 2026 mark a historic turning point. America’s influence is waning, traditional alliances are fracturing, and emerging powers, most notably China, Russia, and Iran, are asserting themselves on the global stage. The world is moving toward a true multipolar era, where no single nation dominates across military, economic, and strategic dimensions. 

This emerging order will require nations to navigate a far more complex geopolitical landscape. For the United States, adapting to this new reality will demand strategic recalibration back at home where Democrats must win, diplomatic finesse, and an acknowledgment that its historical leverage is no longer guaranteed. 

Meanwhile, other nations like Canada, Spain, Brazil, South Africa, North Korea, China, and Pakistan are seizing the opportunity to reshape global norms, trade, and security arrangements in ways that reflect their interests rather than those of the former hegemon. 

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How Kenya Is Being Dragged Into a Dangerous U.S.-Israel War on Iran

Kenya could be on the frontline of a U.S.-Israel war on Iran as hundreds of American Marines train on our soil, putting the nation at unprecedented risk. 

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | March 27, 2026 

Nearly 600 U.S. Marines are training at various Kenyan military facilities, and U.S Camp Simba base, Manda Bay. Meanwhile, talks of the Kenyan Defence Forces escorting ships to the Middle East may be more than rumors; they could be a pretext to pull Kenya into an illegal U.S.-Israel war on Iran.  

With Iran having destroyed the U.S. military bases across the Middle East, Africa has become a safe staging ground for American forces, especially as European countries have refused to host them.  

In the last two weeks, many U.S. troops who were stationed in the Middle East have now relocated to Kenya and Diego Garcia. All signs point to preparations for a potential ground invasion of Iran. 

 

In Washington, Trump and his war cabinet are pushing hard for a “boots on the ground” narrative, something many Americans are not buying. Trump has even asked Tehran to accept defeat and agree to a ceasefire, but Iranians have dismissed it as “Trump speaking to himself.” Nobody is taking these negotiations seriously, and the IRGC is ready to respond to any American setting foot on the Iranian soil. 

This reckless strategy puts every Kenyan at risk. Since independence, Kenya has maintained good relations with the Iranian people, yet our outgoing president seems determined to drag the country into an illegal war, an excuse he could use to postpone the 2027 elections. He's making Kenya a legitimate target for the Iranian missiles, such as the Khorramshahr-4/Khaibar and Sejjil, the dancing missile, capable of hitting targets at upto 4000km. 

Do we even have a functioning air defense system? The answer is clear: we do not. The consequences could be catastrophic. 

Look at the Gulf states, they were hit hard by Iranian missiles while American forces avoided the brunt. If Kenya becomes involved, we could face the same fate. Complicity now could leave us paying the ultimate price. 

If we stay silent, we may only realize the cost when it’s too late. 

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Oil First, Questions Later: Trump Says America Will Run Venezuela After Maduro Abduction

After abducting President Maduro, Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela using its oil. Latin America, Africa, China, Russia and Asia push back against renewed U.S. imperialism. 

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | The WanTam Weekly | January 04, 2026  

Trump Orders Maduro to Step Down, But Venezuela Resists Amid Growing Tensions

U.S-Venezuela relations have reached boiling point. Here’s everything you need to know about the U.S military strikes in Venezuela.

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | The WanTam Weekly | December 03, 2025 

In recent months, United States President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his attacks on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of fuelling drug trafficking and driving mass migration from the Caribbean nation into the US. 

After weeks of escalating rhetoric and deadly airstrikes ordered by Trump, Secretary of 'War' Hegseth, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to issueultimatums to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro: step down or face further military action. Maduro, however, responded defiantly, rallying thousands of supporters in Caracas, where he danced and made it clear that he was ready for war with the United States. 

The chances of Maduro leaving voluntarily seem increasingly slim. Despite mounting pressure from the U.S. including aircraft carriers stationed off Venezuela's coast, a $50 million bounty on his head, and increasing military strikes, the Venezuelan president has shown no signs of surrendering. 

Trump's strategy seems to hinge on a mix of threats, military strikes, and a heavy military presence in the region in the hopes of either forcing Maduro into exile or coercing top Venezuelan generals to overthrow him. However, the situation is fraught with risk. In addition to the political cost at home, Trump faces opposition from within the U.S. population, with a recent CBS News poll showing 70% of Americans against military intervention in Venezuela. 

Trump has already ordered several strikes on civilian boats and threatened to target Venezuelan drug cartels on land. He also declared Venezuelan airspace closed, a significant escalation that has raised concerns about a potential full-scale military conflict. 

Venezuela’s position is far from isolated, however. Despite the U.S. buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuela still has strong allies in Russia and China. Following the U.S.'s imposition of harsh sanctions on Venezuela in 2017, Maduro's government turned to Russia for economic and military support. In May, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maduro signed a strategic partnership, agreeing to jointly explore and develop new oil and gas fields, as well as to expand oil trading operations. 

With the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela is a key player in global energy markets, making it a strategic target for the U.S., which has long sought to control the country’s vast energy resources. 

As the situation continues to unfold, the question remains: will Maduro be forced into exile, or will Venezuela’s ties to powerful allies be enough to keep him in power? 

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President William Ruto's Role in Sudan Genocide: How Kenya's Arms, Passports and Blood Gold Fuel RSF War Crimes

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | November 01, 2025 

(Updated February 2026)

Latest Developments: Leaked documents and reports from early 2026 suggest that senior figures in Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), were issued Kenyan passports, enabling them to travel while facing international sanctions. These allegations have triggered public outcry, calls for investigations, and claims that security vetting was bypassed. 

The Kenyan mainstream media reports these actions were taken to assist a sanctioned warlord to evade international sanctions and facilitate movement. 

The ongoing violence in Sudan, led by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has claimed thousands of innocent lives. At the heart of this crisis lies a disturbing connection between Kenya's President, illicit gold smuggling, passport scandal, and the UAE's support for the RSF. 

Why Are General Hemedti and Commander William Ruto Ordering the RSF to Kill Innocent Women and Children? 

It’s a straightforward question, and sadly, the answer is becoming more clear by the day. 

This week, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched brutal attacks on dozens of villages and humanitarian camps in El-Fasher, Western Darfur, massacring over 2,000 civilians, mostly women and children. 

Earlier this year, reports surfaced revealing that Kenya's military weapons were being used by the RSF in their campaign of genocide. One of the cargo planes transporting these weapons from Nairobi to Darfur was even downed by Sudanese military. 

The RSF is also using Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to smuggle blood gold to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In exchange, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) provides them with UK-made weapons. And at the heart of these dark deals is none other than William Ruto. 

Ruto has positioned Kenya in a perilous situation, and it is time we hold his genocidal actions accountable. 

WHY? 

Because if we fail to act, when Ruto inevitably loses the 2027 election, he could turn the RSF into his personal militia, using them to maintain power by any means necessary. 

A Dangerous Legacy of Violence

They claimed that the late Raila Odinga was the face of violence due to his involvement in protests, but the reality is that William Kipchirchir Samoei Ruto may very well be the most violent figure of all. 

He’s the one backing the genocidal RSF in Sudan. He was once at ICC for burning children alive in a church, and recently, under his watch, Kenyan youth were killed on the frontlines by police. His support for rebels and his connection to bloodshed is undeniable. 

If this doesn’t make him the most dangerous, violent figure, then I’m not sure what will. 

May the souls of the 2,000 innocent El-Fasher civilians rest in eternal peace. 

The Role of Blood Gold in Fueling the Conflict 

In addition to providing arms to the RSF, the gold trade plays a crucial role in financing their brutal campaign. The RSF has been heavily involved in smuggling Sudanese gold to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where it enters the global market, bypassing international sanctions and enriching the militia. This illicit trade has allowed the RSF to continue operating with impunity, fueling the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. 

Smuggling Routes and Geopolitical Ties 

The RSF controls much of Sudan's gold-producing regions, particularly in Darfur, and has used the proceeds from illegal gold mining to finance their operations. This blood gold is then smuggled out of Sudan through Kenya's JKIA, with the final destination being the UAE, where it is refined and sold on the global market. 

In exchange for the smuggled gold, the UAE, particularly through figures like Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ), has provided the RSF with military equipment, including weapons from the UK. This forms a vicious cycle: gold funding violence, and weapons enabling further bloodshed. 

Kenya’s Role in the Gold Trade 

Kenya's involvement has drawn significant concern, as the country’s ports and airports are being used as transit hubs for this illicit trade. The gold and weapons that pass through Kenya help fuel the RSF's genocidal actions in Sudan, making Kenya complicit in the conflict despite its public stance. This raises serious ethical and geopolitical concerns about Kenya's role in the Sudanese crisis. 

The Call for Accountability 

We cannot ignore the role William Ruto and his government are playing in facilitating this cycle of violence, through both the supply of military arms and the smuggling of blood gold. The international community must hold him accountable, and Kenya must address its complicity in this devastating conflict. 

Final Call 

The bloodshed in Sudan is not just a distant tragedy; it is deeply tied to the geopolitical dealings of powerful figures, including President William Ruto, Hemedti, MBZ, and governments like Kenya's and the UAE's. 

If we fail to call out these actions, we risk perpetuating a cycle of violence that could spill over into even greater regional instability. 

The 2,000 innocent civilians who died this week must not be forgotten. Their deaths must serve as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and an end to the atrocities being committed under the cover of international trade and military support. 

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U.S. Continues to Target Maduro: Pilot who Saved Venezuelan President from CIA Plot.

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | October 28, 2025 

Amid rising tensions, a U.S. intelligence agent, Edwin López, attempted to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Reports by the Associated Press (AP) suggest that López sought to force the Venezuelan leader’s plane off course and divert it toward the United States. However, General Bitner Villegas, a Venezuelan pilot, intervened to thwart the plot, ensuring Maduro's safe return to Caracas, Venezuela. 

This latest incident highlights the ongoing friction between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. continuing to increase its military presence in the region. The alleged plot is not the first attempt by Washington to target Maduro, as the U.S. has long sought to remove the Venezuelan president, partly due to the country’s vast oil reserves. With tensions escalating, Venezuela has vowed to defend its sovereignty, with authorities and citizens preparing to retaliate against any external aggression. 

This incident is not the first time the U.S. has been accused of attempting to capture or assassinate President Maduro. Experts argue that the U.S.'s persistent interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves plays a central role in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Some analysts claim that Washington has employed various covert operations, including CIA-backed missions, to weaken or remove Maduro from power. Notably, a $50 million bounty has been placed on the Venezuelan president’s head. 

Recent reports further indicate that U.S. naval forces have significantly increased their presence in the region. U.S. warships are reportedly targeting any vessels operating in Venezuelan waters, escalating the already high tensions. There are even reports suggesting that U.S. Marines are preparing for a possible full-scale invasion of Venezuela. 

In response, the Venezuelan government has vowed to defend the country's sovereignty at all costs. Venezuelan officials, as well as citizens, have expressed a strong commitment to retaliate against any foreign aggression. Many view the U.S. actions as part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's rich natural resources, particularly its oil. 

As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether this latest incident will trigger further international intervention or ignite additional resistance from Venezuela’s armed forces and people. 

Review of Kenya’s Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) Status

 By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

August 07, 2025  

The designation of Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) by the United States on June 24, 2024, marked a significant diplomatic milestone—but it also triggered deep scrutiny. 

This review examines whether Kenya’s political conduct, security alignments, and financial dealings genuinely reflect the values and responsibilities expected of a U.S. strategic partner. 

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Review of Kenya’s Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) Status Conferred: June 24, 2024 

Subject of Review: Government of Kenya (GoK) 

The designation of Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) by the United States was a strategic milestone. However, with privilege comes scrutiny. The following areas are under review, with attention to inconsistencies, covert alignments, and potential abuse of the MNNA status by the Government of Kenya (GoK) and its leadership. 

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1. Kenya–U.S. Partnership in Countering Violent Extremism (Sub-Saharan Africa & Haiti) 

Assessment: 

Kenya has been praised for its regional role in peacekeeping and counterterrorism, notably in Somalia (AMISOM/ATMIS) and most recently in Haiti. However, effectiveness is undercut by operational opacity, logistical failures, and accusations of brutality by Kenyan forces abroad. 

Critique: 

The GoK has often leveraged counterterrorism as a diplomatic shield while neglecting internal reforms on accountability. Kenya’s security forces continue to be marred by extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and profiling of peaceful protesters and ethnic groups under the guise of CVE (Countering Violent Extremism). The deployment to Haiti may serve U.S. strategic optics more than genuine regional stabilization. 

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2. Military and Security Engagement with China, Russia, and Iran

Assessment: 
Despite close ties with the U.S., Kenya maintains active defense cooperation with China (military equipment procurement, surveillance tech), and growing diplomatic gestures toward Russia and Iran. 

Critique:
The GoK appears to play both sides—accepting U.S. security privileges while flirting with what the West see as authoritarian states. These parallel alignments raise alarms about conflicted loyalties and undermine the spirit of MNNA cooperation. Kenya’s acquisition of surveillance systems from China, some allegedly used against civil society and opposition, contradicts democratic values underpinning MNNA designations. 

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3. Political and Financial Ties of Key Political Actors with China, Russia & Iran 

Assessment: 
Several high-profile Kenyan politicians led by President Ruto and his close businessmen have opaque financial dealings and partnerships with entities linked to Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran. 

Critique: 
These relationships compromise Kenya’s geopolitical posture. While U.S. aid and intelligence flow into Nairobi, Chinese loans quietly balloon and Russian disinformation campaigns find fertile ground in Kenya’s digital space. The entanglement of top Kenyan officials with sanctioned Iranian networks further casts doubt on the integrity of the country's foreign policy and financial institutions. 

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4. GoK and Its Officials’ Relationships with Non-State Armed Groups (RSF, Al-Shabaab) 

Assessment: 
Kenya’s porous borders and the murky involvement of some state officials in illicit arms and smuggling networks create opportunities for collusion with armed groups, including Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and remnants of Al-Shabaab. 

Critique: 
There is disturbing evidence—both anecdotal and intelligence-based—suggesting state complicity or willful negligence in dealings with non-state actors. This includes the laundering of illicit wealth through Kenyan banks, facilitation of safe passage, and political protection of profiteers. The government's inability—or refusal—to prosecute those involved points to systemic rot and dangerous tolerance of extremist-linked networks. 

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5. Trade and Investment with China – Debt, Commercial Ties, and Belt & Road Initiative 

Assessment: 
Kenya is deeply embedded in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with billions in loans tied to infrastructure and extractive deals. These have ballooned Kenya’s public debt and created structural dependence. 

Critique: 
The GoK has consistently failed to renegotiate or transparently manage Chinese debt, instead engaging in debt diplomacy appeasement. Some BRI projects lack public value yet bind Kenya into long-term financial obligations that threaten sovereignty. The U.S. must now contend with a “strategic ally” that is economically hostage to Beijing. 

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6. Kenya as a Financial Safe Haven for Regional Elites, War Profiteers, and Terrorists 

Assessment: 
Kenya’s financial system is increasingly used as a laundering hub for elites from Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and Somalia. Nairobi’s real estate, banking, and remittance systems are exploited by politically exposed persons (PEPs), warlords, and terror financiers. 

Critique: 
The GoK’s failure to reform or audit its financial institutions has made Kenya a regional laundromat for dirty money. While the U.S. pours resources into financial surveillance and anti-terrorism funding, Kenyan institutions continue to shield or ignore illegal capital flows—some directly funding violence and insurgencies in neighboring states. 

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7. Use of U.S. Intelligence & Security Assistance for Domestic Repression 

Assessment: 
While U.S. security and intelligence tools are intended to bolster legitimate counterterrorism and public safety, there is growing concern that the Kenyan state uses this support to suppress civil liberties and target political dissent. 

Critique: 
There are credible reports of U.S.-trained units being involved in renditions, torture, abductions, and domestic surveillance of journalists, activists and civilians. These actions erode trust and violate the very principles MNNA status is meant to uphold. Kenya’s security apparatus, under minimal civilian oversight, has become a tool of state-sponsored political violence, especially against youth, opposition leaders, and some ethnic groups. 

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Is Kenya A Strategic Ally or a Double Agent? 

While Kenya presents itself as a democratic bulwark in a volatile region, its geopolitical double-dealing, internal abuses, and financial opaqueness paint a more disturbing picture. The GoK’s exploitation of U.S. support for domestic repression, strategic hedging with autocracies, and permissiveness toward terror-linked finances calls for a comprehensive reevaluation of its MNNA status. 

The United States must condition continued support on: 

• Transparent audits of military aid and training use 
• Reforms in financial oversight and anti-money laundering enforcement 
• Immediate end to the use of U.S. tools for political repression 
• Clear distancing from state and non-state actors in Russia, China, Iran, and regional war economies 

Kenya cannot continue to speak Washington’s language while dancing to Beijing’s drums. Either it walks the democratic path in full, or it risks being stripped of the privileges that come with MNNA designation. 

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Tensions Soar as India and Pakistan Exchange Strikes Following Pahalgam Deadly Attack

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 
May 7, 2025 
 

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A tit-for-tat strikes represent the most serious flare-up in years between the two nuclear-armed neighbors  

New Delhi/Islamabad — India launched airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Tuesday morning, in response to a militant assault in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. The Indian government described the operation as a "precision retaliation" targeting militant infrastructure. 

“At 0400 hours, Indian Air Force jets struck carefully selected militant launch pads across the border. This is a measured response to the unprovoked killing of innocent lives in Pahalgam,” said Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in a press briefing. 

The strikes reportedly resulted in seven deaths, including at least two children, according to Pakistani officials. 

In a swift retaliation, Pakistan launched a barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles into Indian territory, earlier Wednesday. The Pakistani military stated the response was “necessary to uphold national sovereignty." 

“We will not allow any violation of our airspace or aggression against our people to go unanswered,” said Pakistani Army spokesperson Major General Ahmed Niazi. 

Artillery exchanges have also erupted along the Line of Control in Kashmir, with both sides reporting civilian displacements and damage to infrastructure. 

Residents in border villages are bracing for further escalation. “We heard explosions all night. We’re scared for our children,” said Farah Bano, a resident of Kupwara in Indian-administered Kashmir. 

Military analysts warn that the tit-for-tat strikes represent the most serious flare-up in years between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, who are sworn enemies. 

“This is a critical moment. Both countries need to pull back and re-establish communication channels. A full-scale conflict would be catastrophic not just for the region but globally,” said Arvind Menon, a South Asia security expert based in Delhi. 

The international community has called for restraint, with the United Nations urging both nations to de-escalate and return to diplomatic dialogue. 

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The Ongoing Push for United Nations Security Council Reform

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 
February 18, 2025  

Momentum is building for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with growing demands for expansion to better align with the current global power structure. 

Global Push for UNSC Expansion

Germany, India, Japan, and Brazil are among the leading UN members lobbying for permanent seats in the UNSC. However, their bids face strong opposition from two of the current permanent members:

• Russia opposes Germany and Japan’s inclusion.
• The United States resists Brazil and India’s bids.

Both nations have strategically used their veto power to stall reforms and counter each other's influence.

Africa’s Demand for Permanent Representation

The African Union (AU), representing 54 UN member states, has been vocal in demanding two permanent seats to ensure Africa has a stronger voice in global decision-making.

Among African nations, South Africa has emerged as a strong contender due to its economic strength, diplomatic influence, and active role in peacekeeping.

However, Africa is pushing for two permanent seats. This raises the question:
Which other African country should join South Africa in representing the continent in the UNSC?

• Nigeria – Africa’s largest economy with strong regional influence.
• Egypt – A historical diplomatic leader with control over the Suez Canal.
• Algeria – A key player in counterterrorism and Sahel security.
• Kenya – A major contributor to peacekeeping and regional stability.

Egypt and South Africa: The Best Fit for Africa

Among the contenders, Egypt and South Africa offer the strongest combination of diplomatic, military, and economic influence.

• Egypt brings global strategic importance, historical leadership, and control over the Suez Canal.
• South Africa represents Sub-Saharan Africa, has a strong democratic tradition, and plays a leading role in peacekeeping and economic affairs.

This pairing ensures balanced representation of both North and Sub-Saharan Africa in global decision-making.

Why the U.S. Resists UNSC Reform

Despite increasing pressure for reform, the United States remains reluctant to allow UNSC expansion. Here’s why:

1. Maintaining Its Dominance

   • The current UNSC structure favors U.S. influence, allowing it to veto decisions that go against its interests.
   • More permanent members could dilute U.S. power and make global decision-making harder to control.

2. Concerns Over Rival Nations

   • The U.S. opposes Brazil and India’s inclusion, fearing they could strengthen alternative alliances like BRICS+.
   • More UNSC seats could increase Russia and China’s influence if new members align with them.

3. Selective Support for Allies

   • The U.S. supports Japan and Germany, but not full UNSC reform, fearing unpredictable shifts in power.
   • It prefers NATO and bilateral alliances over restructuring global institutions.

4. Fear of a Weaker Veto Power

   • More permanent members could lead to more veto powers, making it harder for the U.S. to block decisions, especially in regions like the Middle East.

5. Political and Bureaucratic Hurdles

   • UNSC reform requires two-thirds approval in the UN General Assembly and no veto from the five permanent members (U.S., Russia, China, France, UK).
   • The U.S. sees this as too risky, as it could trigger a domino effect, allowing unexpected countries to gain influence.

Will the U.S. Ever Support UNSC Reform?

The U.S. may eventually support limited reforms, but only if it can ensure that new members align with its strategic interests.

However, as long as Russia and China hold veto power, the U.S. will likely block major changes to prevent a shift in global power.

The Future of UNSC Reform: A Long Battle Ahead

The fight for UNSC reform will be long and complex, but growing pressure from Africa, Latin America, and Asia might eventually force change.

The big question remains:
Will the world embrace a more balanced UNSC, or will the great powers keep delaying reforms?

What’s your prediction? Will reform happen, or will the status quo remain?

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Yemen's Houthis hits central Israel for the first time

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

September 15, 2024 

On Sunday at around 6:30 a.m, the Houthis successfully attacked a vital target close to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel... with a hypersonic ballistic missile type Hatem-2, which was manufactured in Yemen. 

The Israeli air defense systems alongside two American destroyers & French fleet in the Red Sea did not intercept it, despite multiple attempts to shoot down the missile. 

Wow, the missile traveled 2,000 kilometers in 13 minutes...and evaded all the American advanced systems. 

Meanwhile, the Yemeni forces are already in Syria for ground operations against Israel. They'll join Hezbollah for this tactical operation in support of Gaza, the Hamas and Palestine 

On Saturday, Hezbollah launched a barrage of missiles into Israel, targeting the Metulla military base; dozens of Israeli soldiers were killed. In response, Israel attacked civilian residences in southern Lebanon. 

  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a tragic helicopter crash

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

May 20, 2024 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a tragic helicopter crash near Jolfa, in northern Iran, on May 19, 2024. The crash also claimed the lives of several high-ranking officials, including Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and top military commanders. The helicopter, reportedly en route to a remote inspection, encountered severe technical difficulties leading to the fatal crash. 

Rescue efforts were immediately deployed, involving numerous emergency response teams. However, the difficult terrain and the intensity of the crash made rescue operations challenging. Initial reports suggest that all on board perished instantly, and recovery operations are focused on retrieving remains and investigating the cause of the crash [[❞]]

Condolences have poured in from around the world. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed profound sorrow and called Raisi a "martyr of service," while leaders from all over the world such as Russia, China, India, Kenya, Brazil, etc., have sent their sympathies. The international community, including UN officials, also extended their condolences, acknowledging Raisi’s significant role in regional politics. 

Raisi’s death is expected to have considerable implications for the Middle East. Domestically, it could lead to political instability as Iran navigates the transition of power. Mohammad Mokhber, the current First Vice President, has been appointed as acting president until new elections can be arranged [[❞]]

Regionally, Raisi’s death comes at a sensitive time. Iran's relationships with neighboring countries and its role in the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq might be affected. Raisi was actively involved in enhancing Iran's strategic partnerships, notably with Pakistan and Russia, and his absence could alter the dynamics of these relationships. Furthermore, this event might impact ongoing negotiations and conflicts involving Iran, including the country’s contentious nuclear program and its confrontations with Israel [[❞]]

In summary, the sudden death of President Raisi is a significant event with potential repercussions for Iran's internal politics and its geopolitical stance in the Middle East. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining how Iran navigates this period of transition and its broader impact on regional stability [[❞]]

Sources: 

✓Britannica biography.

✓Aljazeera News. 

Opinion: As Iran responds, only hypocrites can defend Israel.

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

April 15, 2024 

At least four countries, namely the US, UK, France, and Jordan joined forces with Israel to intercept some of the Iranian missiles before they could hit Israeli military targets. 

Seriously, if you can shoot down missiles heading for Israeli military targets, why can you shoot down missiles heading for civilian targets in Gaza⁉️ 

To be clear, you could have easily prevented the genocide in Gaza from day one, but you chose not to. 

During yesterday's emergency meeting at UNSC, Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, called out the Western countries, including France, the UK and the US, are displaying “hypocrisy” after they declined to support a statement condemning the Israeli attack on the Iran consulate on April 1.

Americans, if you got humiliated by the Taliban, you can't beat Russia in Ukraine, you are unable to stop the Houthis blockade in the Red Sea, and are terrified at an Iranian response after Israel attacked their embassy, it might be a very good idea to stop trying to provoke China in the South China Sea. 

If you've ever said that Israel has a right to defend itself, why is it so hard to understand that Iran too has a right to defend itself? 

You think after Israel bombed Iranian embassy in Syria, Tehran would just count their loses and leave it to Allah? Hell No! Iran had to respond with hellfire of missiles, only targeting Israeli military targets. 

Here's Israel's evil plan: 

✓ To drag the West into a disastrous Middle East war or even start a World War III. 

✓ To keep getting away with a genocide in Gaza. 

✓ To keep slaughtering women and children in Gaza. 

✓ To keep occupying the Palestinian land.

✓ To keep attacking Syria.

✓ To keep attacking Lebanon.

✓ To keep attacking other countries' embassies.

✓ To keep assassinating Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and engineers. 

✓ To keep sponsoring ISIS. 

✓ To keep blackmailing the American politicians (through AIPAC). 

✓ To keep defying international laws (ignoring UN resolutions as well as the ICJ rulings &provisions). 

Sadly, the United States and other stupid countries are willing to play along with Israel.

Iran launches more than 200 drones and cruise missiles at Israel in a retaliatory attack against Israel.

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

April 14, 2024 

Iran has invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter to justify its retaliatory attack on Israel. The provision grants countries the right to self-defence if they come under attack. 

Iranian officials have said their response to Israel’s attack on their Damascus consulate will be precise and limited. And that is what we have seen this evening in the operation dubbed “True Promise” by the Revolutionary Guard. 

Here's what we know about Iran’s attacks on Israel: 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) said it fired hundreds of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation to Israel’s deadly attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1. 

Iran’s military response marked its first direct attack on Israeli territory and began on Saturday night at around 20:00 GMT. 

Explosions were heard in cities across Israel, including Tel Aviv and West Jerusalem, and air raid sirens sounded in more than 720 locations as Israeli forces sought to shoot down the Iranian projectiles. 

The Israeli military later said Iran launched more than “200 killer drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles” at Israel and that the vast majority of the projectiles were intercepted outside the country’s borders, with help from the US and UK forces. 

The IDF added that a “small number of hits were identified”, including at a base in southern Israel, “where minor damage was caused to infrastructure”. According to Israeli military, there were no reports of major fatalities. 

Israel’s Home Front Command lifted its order for Israelis to stay near bomb shelters in the early hours of Sunday, at around 00:00 GMT. 

With the attack, Iran’s mission to the UN said it considered the matter of Israel’s raid on its consulate in Syria concluded and warned of a considerably more severe response should the Israeli regime make another mistake. 

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting requested by Israel later on Sunday. 

Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel have temporarily closed their airspace while several airlines suspended flights in the region. 

The US president issued a statement on Iran’s attacks against Israel, shortly after speaking on the phone with Netanyahu, saying he condemns the assault “in the strongest possible terms”. 

Joe Biden said that US forces deployed to the region helped Israel take down “nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles” and reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its ally’s security. 

COUNTDOWN: After Israeli attack on Iran's consulate, a retaliatory attack by Iran is inevitable.

By Ruzeki, Shadoww News 

April 06, 2024 

Israel is on high alert and actively preparing for Iranian retaliatory attack that could come as soon as within next week. 

After the Hamas surprise attack of Oct. 7, Israel has been relentlessly attacking Gaza. Israel has killed and maimed at least 100,000 civilians in Gaza, mostly children and women. 

Israel has gotten away with war crimes including Gaza genocide for the last six months. However on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces made one last big mistake of attacking Iran's consulate in Damascus, Syria. 

A retaliatory attack by Iran is now inevitable. 

It is clear that the IRAN-ISRAEL WAR will be mutually destructive and disruptive beyond the Middle East, but Iranians think it is high time that Israel pays for everything. 

The US asked Iran not to target American military personnel and facilities in the Middle East and that it cannot get involved in Iran-Israel war. The Americans understand that an attack on an embassy is an attack on the country to which that embassy belongs. 

Iran has vowed to target Israel in response to Monday’s Israeli airstrike in Iran's consulate in Syria that killed senior Iranian commanders among other officials. 

On Thursday, the Israeli Defense Forces announced that it was suspending leave for reservists, a day after it ordered the reinforcement of air defense units. 

The Israeli government continues to urge its citizens to remain calm. After Monday's Israeli attack on Iran's embassy complex, Israelis have been on full panic mode, many have been purchasing generators, emptying their ATMs, storing food, water and other essential commodities. 

Israelis are furiously working to hide ahead of what is to come, as they anticipate that Iran’s attack could unfold in a number of different ways. 

What is Hamas?

By Ruzeki, Shadow News  
October 20, 2023 

Latest updates on Israel-Palestine conflict: 

• Hamas says it has repelled an Israeli ground attack near Khan Younis along the Gaza border; Israel says one of its soldiers was killed and three others injured. 
• Israeli military admits one of its tanks hit an Egyptian position outside the Gaza Strip, wounding at least seven people. 
• On Sunday, a convoy of 17 trucks brought vital humanitarian aid to Gaza through Rafah crossing. 
• At least 270 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air attacks on Gaza in the last 24 hours. 
• Israel struck a mosque in Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, with Palestinian medics reporting at least one person killed. 
• At least 4,700 Palestinians have been massacred in Israeli attacks on Gaza since Israel responded to Hamas attacks. More than 20,000  have been injured, thousands displaced.  
• More than 2,000 people in Israel have been killed. 

Here's what to know about Hamas: 

HAMAS is an acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (Islamic Resistance Movement). It is the largest and most capable militant group in the Palestinian territories and one of the territories’ two major political parties. 

HAMAS emerged in 1987 during the first Palestinian uprising, known as the intifada, as an outgrowth of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Palestinian branch. 

The Hamas group is committed to armed resistance against Israel and the creation of an Islamic Palestinian state, whose capital will be Jerusalem. 

HAMAS has been the de-facto governing body in the Gaza Strip after winning 2007 elections; ousting the Palestinian Authority from power. 

Primarily, Hamas operates in Gaza. It also maintains some presence in the West Bank; Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon; and key regional capitals, such as Doha, Qatar, and Cairo, Egypt. 

As of 2019, Hamas had between 30,000 and 60,000 active fighters. 

For tactics and targets,HAMAS uses improvised explosive devices, short- and long-range rockets and mortars, small arms, kidnapping operations, rocket-propelled grenades, man-portable air defense systems, antitank missiles, and unmanned aircraft systems in attacks against the illegal occupant (Israeli military forces), as well as against ISIS and other Salafist armed group members based in Gaza. 

The Hamas group also uses cyber espionage and computer network exploitation operations. 

In October 1997, the U.S. designated HAMAS as a foreign terrorist organization. 

Some of the notable or high profile attacks by Hamas group include: 

On 7 October, 2023, Hamas group launched a surprise attack on Israel. Israel responded by a continuous bombardment of Gaza, cutting off power, blocking entry of humanitarian aid and ordering Palestinians to evacuate the northern Gaza. 

In this ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, t he death toll stands at around 7000 casualties, millions of Palestinians displaced, thousands injured; at least 4,700 Palestinians massacred by Israeli armed forces, while 2,000 Israelis killed. 

On 29 April 2022, HAMAS’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed full responsibility for the shooting of an Israeli guard in the West Bank. 

On 23 Nov. 2021, HAMAS fighter killed an Israeli tour guide and wounds several civilians and Israeli police officers. 

In may 2021, HAMAS launches more than 4,000 rockets at Israel during 11 days of hostilities; Israel responds with widespread air and artillery strikes in Gaza. The conflict results in 260 deaths in Gaza and 13 deaths in Israel. 

On 1 Oct. 2015, HAMAS gunmen kill an American-Israeli citizen and his wife in their car. 

Loose Lips: Donald Trump allegedly discussed US nuclear subs with foreign national after leaving office.

By Ruzeki, Shadow News  

October 06, 2023 

On Wednesday, ABC News reported that the former U.S. President Donald Trump shared classified information about the U.S. nuclear submarine arsenal with Mar-a-Lago member and Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt—including how many warheads the vessels can carry and how close they can get to Russian counterparts undetected. 

Mr Pratt in turn reportedly told at least 45 others about the details, including three former Australian prime ministers and many other foreign nationals. 

The sharing of sensitive information with a foreign national has been reported to special counsel Jack Smith, who is charged with investigating Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate. 

Mr Pratt has twice been interviewed by Smith and his team about the alleged meeting with Mr Trump in 2021. 

Read it at ABC News

BREAKING: The Wagner PMC boss Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in a fatal plane crash in Russia.

By Ruzeki, Shadow News. 

Yevgeny Prigozhin in fatal plane crash, Russian state media and officials report.

According to emergency ministry, all 10 people on the plane, including three crew members, died in the crash. 

A private jet alleged to be carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose Wagner PMC group launched a failed mutiny in June, has crashed on a flight from Moscow to St Petersburg. 

The Russian officials said a man with Prigozhin’s name was among the passengers, without elaborating further. 

If confirmed, Prigozhin’s death would mark a spectacular end to his career. After playing a prominent role in Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prigozhin in June led his paramilitary force on a historic, abortive mutiny march on Moscow. 

Viral videos shared on social media channels known to be close to the Russian security services showed graphic images of a crash site in the Tver region north-west of Moscow, near the village of Kuzhenkino. 

The footage appeared to show emergency services approaching the burning carcass of a plane. Eight bodies have been recovered from the site, authorities said. 

The Russian investigative committee said it had opened a criminal case in relation to the crash. Rosaviatsiya, the Russian aviation agency, said it had launched a commission and was searching for the plane’s black box. 

A post by Grey Zone, a Wagner-connected social media channel, claimed Russian anti-aircraft defences had shot down the plane. It said that residents heard “two bursts of characteristic air defence fire” before the crash. “This is confirmed by inversion traces in the sky in one of the videos,” it added. 

President Vladimir Putin was speaking at a concert to commemorate the second world war in the Kursk region near the border with Ukraine when the crash was reported. 

The US president Joe Biden, who is on holiday in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, told reporters he did not know for a fact what happened but, was not surprised as not much happens in Russia that Putin is not behind. 

Prigozhin is a former Kremlin caterer known as “Putin’s chef”, he emerged as one of the most important leaders of Russia’s war effort before souring on the military’s leadership to such an extent that he launched a coup against Kremlin in late June. 

Under an agreement with the Kremlin, Wagner fighters decamped for exile in neighbouring Belarus, whose leader Alexander Lukashenko brokered the deal. 

Last month, Prigozhin said that Wagner fighters would eventually redeploy to Africa, where the group continues to fight as mercenaries in several conflicts. 

Prigozhin appeared in a video on Monday saying that he was in Africa on a mission to make Russia even greater on all continents. 

Although Prigozhin appeared to have been reintegrated into the Russian security establishment, most analysts had predicted they expected Prigozhin would face retribution. 

According to flight tracking site Flightradar24, the aircraft, an Embraer Legacy, was the same plane that Prigozhin had regularly used to travel around Russia and as far away as Africa.

Recently, the jet had been making trips to Belarus. 

When the Embraer jet last broadcast its position, it was flying at 28,000ft near Tver and moving at a ground speed of 513 knots. The route appears to be the aircraft’s normal flight path to St Petersburg, a run it last made on July 6. 

Video of the crash and its aftermath posted by social media with ties to Russian security services showed the plane rapidly descending from the sky, before crashing to the ground in a ball of flames. 

This developing story shall be updated once new information about the Wagner PMC boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is available. 

Niger Crisis: Deadline expires for the coup leaders to cede power, will ECOWAS/France/US military intervention come next?

By Ruzeki, Shadow News. 

Key takeaways 

• The ECOWAS deadline has expired. 

• Niger closes its airspace. 

• Algeria repeatedly opposed any military intervention. 

• Chad confirmed it would not intervene militarily. 

• ECOWAS is reportedly drafting military intervention plans. 

• France issue 'code red' travel advisories.  

• France, United States, Spain and United Kingdom evacuate its nationals. 

• Nigeria Senate rejects Bola Tinubu's military resolution. 

• On Sunday, more than 30, 000 Nigeriens joined a pro-junta demonstration in Niamey. 

Here's what to know about the Niger Crisis 

On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger, in which the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum, and presidential guard commander general Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta. 

In response, on 30 July 2023, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave Niger's coup leaders a one-week deadline to hand power back to Bazoum or face international sanctions and use of force. 

The deadline expired on 6 August 2023. ECOWAS is yet to give directions on its next move. Previously, ECOWAS has intervened in The Gambia to restore democracy following the 2016–2017 constitutional crisis. 

The political situation in ECOWAS bloc following the coup in Niger is deadlock. Some member states support the Nigerien coup; while others like Nigeria opposes the coup. 

On 1 August, the French foreign ministry announced that it was preparing to evacuate its citizens and that of other European nationals starting that day, citing the unrest in Niamey, the attack on its embassy, and the closure of Niger's airspace. 

The Spanish Defence Ministry said it would evacuate more than 70 Spaniards in Niger by air. 

On 2 August, the first evacuation flights were carried out. An Italian military plane carried 87 evacuees from Niger and landed in Rome, while 262 evacuees arrived on a French evacuation flight in Paris. In total, 1,079 people were evacuated by France. 

The US State Department ordered the evacuation of non-emergency government personnel and eligible family members from its Embassy, which would remain open for "limited, emergency services to U.S. citizens." The United Kingdom also ordered a reduction of staff at its embassy. 

In response to the evacuations, the M62 movement called for a peaceful blockade of Niamey Airport until foreign military forces left the country. 

On August 6, the one-week deadline for the military junta to hand power back to Bazoum or face military intervention expired without ECOWAS carrying out its threat. 

In Niamey, around 30,000 people joined a pro-junta demonstration at Stade Général Seyni Kountché on Sunday, which was also attended by junta member General Mohamed Toumba.  

Niger has called on citizens to get ready to defend the homeland. 

Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed his opposition to any military intervention, stating "A military intervention could ignite the whole Sahel region and Algeria will not use force with its neighbours". 

The junta gave France 30 days to vacate Niger, in accordance with the 1977 Agreement of Technical Military Cooperation. It also closed the country's airspace again, citing the threat of military intervention. 

On August 5, reports emerged that the junta, through General Salifou Mody, had formally asked for assistance from the Russian Wagner Group during his visit to Mali. On the same day, sources report that Wagner Group instructors and security specialists have arrived in the capital of Niger, Niamey, from Mali. 

After meeting with Bazoum's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou in Paris, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced the country's support for an ECOWAS intervention in Niger, without specifying whether it would provide military support. 

The Nigerian Senate rejected President Tinubu's request to authorize military intervention in Niger and instead urged him to resolve the crisis by more diplomatic means. 

However, the Constitution of Nigeria still permits the President to deploy troops abroad without Senate approval if the President believes the national security is under "imminent threat or danger". 

Chad announced that it would not participate in an ECOWAS-led military intervention against the Junta. 

The United States, France and other European countries have been involved in Niger because of the Islamist insurgency in the Sahel, which in turn triggered the Jihadist insurgency in Niger led by Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and Boko Haram. 

The USA, France, and Turkey have had bases in the country. In 2022 it became a hub of French anti-terror operations after its departure from Mali and Burkina Faso following a series of military coups and anti-French sentiment which paved the way for Russian influence and the entry of its private mercenary firm Wagner Group in the region. 

We shall update this Niger Crisis as soon as new information is available. 

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France to evacuate citizens from Niger as coup leaders get support from West African juntas

By Ruzeki, Shadow News 

France announced a planned evacuation from Niger on Tuesday for French and European nationals after a military coup there won backing from two other West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers. 

The French Foreign Ministry in Paris cited recent violence that targeted the French Embassy in Niamey, the capital, as one of the reasons for the decision.

The closure of Niger's airspace also “leaves our compatriots unable to leave the country by their own means,” the ministry said.

The evacuation was starting Tuesday for French and European citizens who wish to leave, it said in a statement. It gave no other details. 

#Niger | Communiqué intégral du 1er août 2023 ➡️https://t.co/MSvNHmeq6u pic.twitter.com/Lzk4fHBuqO

— France Diplomatie🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@francediplo) August 1, 2023

President Trump poured fuel on U.S. endless wars; as civilian deaths from airstrikes skyrocketed under his watch

By Ruzeki, Shadow News 

During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump pledged to stop "endless wars". 

Mr Trump portrayed himself, as a counterbalance to a bloodthirsty and out-of-control U.S. foreign policy establishment. 

However, as our report shows, the reality of Trump's time in office does not fit with that rosy picture. Trump the 'anti-war president' was just a myth. 

Under President Trump, civilian deaths from U.S. drone strikes in Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Somalia skyrocketed. 

Afghanistan: 

After Trump administration relaxed the rules of engagement for airstrikes in 2017, the U.S dramatically increased the number of weapons released from the air. 

It dropped its largest yield bomb, the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) –i.e., the 'Mother of All Bombs' that killed many Afghan civilians. These airstrikes were uthorized by President Trump. 

Immediately after the strike, Trump said: 

"We have the greatest military in the world, and they've done a great job as usual. So we've given them total authorization, and that's what they're doing. And frankly, that's why they've been so successful lately." 

Afghanis civilian deaths from U.S. airstrikes rose drastically about 330 percent from 2016 to 2019. 

In 2019 alone, airstrikes authorized by President Trump killed at least 717 civilians, more than any other year since the early days of the war in 2002. 

In 2018 and 2019, there were more weapons dropped from the air than at the height of US presence in Afghanistan in 2011. 

On average, the US killed 582 civilians per year from 2007 to 2016. Sadly, the annual average of civilians killed rose by nearly 95% from 2017 through 2019 to 1,134 each year. 

Well, Trump somehow reduced the number of US troops in Afghanistan before leaving office in January 2021. But the death of civilians skyrocketed under his watch. 

Yemen: 

Just weeks after Donald Trump took office in 2017, U.S. troops raided the southwestern Yemeni village of al-Ghayil, at least 20 Yemeni civilians among them 10 children under the age of 13, were killed in the attack. During the press brief, President Trump said the raid was “highly successful.” 

According to estimates provided by the Human Rights Watch, at least 86 civilians were killed in airstrikes carried out in Yemen on Trump’s green-light. Most of these killings occurred during the years 2017 and 2018. 

In 2019, Trump failed to take an off-ramp in Yemen: He issued his second presidential veto in order to block a move by Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war. 

In 2019, Trump issued an executive order rolling back an Obama-administration measure mandating public disclosure of estimated civilian death tolls from U.S. operations in areas like Yemen that are deemed active war zones. 

The move came two years after Trump relaxed rules around airstrikes and commando raids, thus giving the U.S. military the ability to carry out operations with reduced oversight. 

Somalia: 

U.S. airstrikes in Somalia hit record levels under Trump. 

In just four months of 2020, the U.S. conducted more airstrikes in Somalia than it did during all of Barack Obama’s eight years in office. 

The unofficial death till is estimated to be at least 50 Somalis civilians including children. 

According to the Amnesty International, in just five of the more than 100 U.S. airstrikes carried out in Somalia since 2017, at least 14 civilians were killed. 

Iraq and Syria: 

As of the end of January 2019, the Pentagon says U.S. airstrikes killed at least 1,257 civilians in Iraq and Syria. 

Other international monitoring groups, estimate that those U.S. strikes killed at least 7,500 civilians in those countries. 

2017 was the deadliest year for civilian casualties in Iraq and Syria, with as many as 6,000 people killed in U.S. airstrikes. This is according to the watchdog group Airwars. 

By the end of President Trump’s term in office in 2021, local communities had alleged more than 29,000 non combatants killed by U.S military. 

Iran: 

In January 2020, President Trump murdered a high-ranking military official of Iranian government. 

President Trump ordered a drone strike to murder the Iranian Maj. General Qassim Suleimani, who served as Iran’s viceroy in Iraq. 

General Suleimani was the head of the Quds Force, the elite external operations arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which operated throughout Iraq under his leadership. 

Suleimani 'successfully' ran Iran’s ground campaign against the ISIS in Iraq. 

Americans know there’s stuff going on in the name of fighting terror, but there’s not much interest in the details. It’s considered unpatriotic to question what’s going on with the military. 

Well, Shadow News is here to debrief you of all the human cost of airstrikes during President Trump-era. 

President Trump made it harder to know how many civilians the U.S. gov't kills by remote control. 

Unfortunately, the mainstream media was so distracted by the chaos of the Trump administration and allegations of the president’s collusion with Russia that it neglected to look closely at the war crimes president Trump was committing. 

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