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July 19, 2024 - Services Affected Worldwide Traced To Microsoft And A CrowdStrike Update. An update is reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide. Read more

July 3, 2024 - BRICS Looks To Expand, De-Dollarize, De-weaponize Western Sanctions. Dollar Remains Strong. Read more

July 2, 2024 - Demonstration Alert and Cancellation of Routine Consular Services July 2, 2024. Location: Multiple cities in Kenya. U.S. Embassy In Kenya: Protests are expected to continue this week in Kenya. Read more

June 25, 2024 - Rioters In Kenya Break Into Parliament, Set It On Fire. The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes. Read more

June 9, 2024 - US Begins Withdrawal From Niger Amid Reports Iran Buying 300 Tons Of Uranium From Niger. French media reported that the uranium Tehran was negotiating to purchase from Niger belonged to the French company Orano. Read more

May 31, 2024 - U.S. Forces conduct strike targeting ISIS - In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS militants. Read more

May 4, 2024 - US Condemns Attack on an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that caused the deaths of at least 9 and wounding 33 others. Read more

May 3, 2024 - Russian Troops Move Into Air Base Housing US Forces, Whistleblower: US Not Heeding Call To Leave Country. According to the Pentagon, the Russian soldiers are located in a compound separate from U.S. forces and have no access to U.S. military equipment. Read more

May 2, 2024 - US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories and latest list of recent global travel advisories: Read more

Services Affected Worldwide Traced To Microsoft And A CrowdStrike Update - An update is reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide.

WORLDWIDE - The Microsoft service status page says all services are up and running after CrowdStrike issued an update reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide.

Microsoft says that the systems have been restored and CrowdStrike says they are rolling their update back globally.

Microsoft also said it is "investigating an issue" after companies worldwide began reporting issues with its services.

Thus far, the attack does not look to be the result of a cyberattack, but rather a consequence of an update that had been rolled out on systems worldwide. What Is CrowdStrike? Effects Of The Outage Worldwide, More Information: Read more.

BRICS Looks To Expand, De-Dollarize, De-weaponize Western Sanctions. Dollar Remains Strong - On January 1st, 2024 the organization, which previously only included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, added four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

WORLD - More countries are voicing their intention to join BRICS, a geopolitical bloc that Beijing has pushed to become a full-scale rival to the Western G7 bloc. BRICS is an intergovernmental organization that brings together the world's top developing countries.

On January 1st, 2024 the organization, which previously only included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, added four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Although Saudi Arabia was invited to join during the 15th BRICS summit, its approval has not yet been finalized.

BRICS To Become Larger, Seeks To Decouple From The US Dollar, De-Weaponize Sanctions

Russia and China have both called for the "reform of the global governance system", with Chinese President Xi Jinping voicing China's desire to lead the new system which reflects Beijing's values and goals.

The bloc has left the door open for future enlargement and has now seen dozens of new applications to join, with the latest being Malaysia and Thailand.

South African Ministry of Finance Enoch Godongwana said, "There is a second batch of countries that are going to be added [to] BRICS," indicating that it has left the door open for further expansion.

Beijing began pushing for the BRICS organization to establish itself more on the global stage in order to de-weaponize Western sanctions.

As the organization grows less dependent upon the U.S. dollar, the negative impact sanctions have on countries that are a part of it will decrease, making sanctions a less effective tool to urge compliance toward policy or diplomatic goals. Despite De-Dollarization Goal, US Dollar Continues To Dominate Foreign Reserve Holdings: Read more.

Demonstration Alert and Cancellation of Routine Consular Services July 2, 2024 - Location: Multiple cities in Kenya. U.S. Embassy In Kenya: Protests are expected to continue this week in Kenya. Even protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. Law enforcement has used water cannons, tear gas, and in some cases live ammunition in response to the protests.

The embassy has received reports of opportunistic crimes committed on the periphery of the protests, including robberies, assaults, and rocks thrown through vehicle windows.

Out of an abundance of caution, the consular section will be closed Tuesday, July 2, for routine services. American citizens should contact [email protected] in case of emergency.

The embassy has received reports of opportunistic crimes committed on the periphery of the protests, including robberies, assaults, and rocks thrown through vehicle windows.

Law enforcement has increased security checkpoints on roads. Crowds have blocked roads with debris. Traffic disruptions can be expected.

Out of an abundance of caution, the consular section will be closed Tuesday, July 2, for routine services. American citizens should contact [email protected] in case of emergency.

Rioters In Kenya Break Into Parliament, Set It On Fire After Tax Hike Bill Passed - The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes.

KENYA - At least 60 rioters breached Kenya's parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday and set parts of it on fire. According to Amnesty International Kenya police fired live rounds at the rioters, leaving many of them wounded.

Tensions began to rise on Tuesday as crowds that had gathered started throwing rocks at police and push against the barricades that were in place, after which the crowd made its way to the parliament building that had been sealed off and barricaded.

Police outside the parliament building fired at the crowd, with at least 5 being reported shot dead according to the Kenya Medical Association.

"At least five people have been shot dead while treating the injured. Thirty-one people have been injured," the Medical Association stated.

Before that statement, the Kenya Human Rights Commission reported on social media, "Police have shot four protesters, as witnessed by KHRC, killing one. We strongly condemn the police killing. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a grave violation of human rights. Justice and accountability are imperative. We will vigorously push for police accountability." Increasing Use Of Live Rounds Against Rioters, Multiple Shot Dead, Internet Disruptions In Kenya And Neighboring Countries: Read more.

US Begins Withdrawal From Niger Amid Reports Iran Buying 300 Tons Of Uranium From Niger - French media reported that the uranium Tehran was negotiating to purchase from Niger belonged to the French company Orano.

NIGER - U.S. forces have begun withdrawing from Niger, Africa after being ordered out of the country by its Junta leadership amid reports that Iran and Niger have secretly agreed on a $56 million deal to sell Tehran 300 tons of refined yellowcake uranium to be used for its nuclear weapons program in exchange for surface-to-air missiles and drones, allegations that although have been widely reported, have been denied by Niger's Junta government.

Regarding the troop withdrawal from Niger, U.S. Africa Command released a statement that said, "The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger has progressed from initial preparations to redeployment.

This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024."

Russian forces have been moving into the country as U.S. forces move out, with Russian troops even moving into Air Base 101 housing U.S. forces at the same time, though Russian and American troops were not mingling with U.S. forces, but stationed in separate wings of the base.

In March a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing Posture of the United States Central Command and United States Africa Command statement said, “Violent extremist organizations have expanded across the region and are now threatening to push down into the lateral states IN the Gulf of Guinea. Partner nations are working hard to address these challenges, and AFRICOM is working in collaboration with many security forces in the region to enhance their capabilities to respond effectively.

At the same time, military coups in places like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have required the cessation of U.S. training and advising in those countries.”

It also said, “AFRICOM remains an important theater in the United States strategic competition with China and Russia. Many African countries have longstanding military ties with Russia and even deeper economic ties with China.

As the United States manages relationships across the continent, we must be mindful of these preexisting ties and avoid taking a with us or against us approach, or we will risk alienating the very nations we seek to engage with.

I would welcome your thoughts on how best to calibrate the U.S. approach to the region in light of these factors. Over the past year, the security situation in West Africa has continued to decline.” Talks Between Niger's Junta And Tehran Regarding The Delivery Of Yellowcake Uranium, Troop Withdrawal: Read On Defcon Alerts | Read Full Report On SJ.

U.S. Forces conduct strike targeting ISIS - In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS militants, May 31, 2024.

The airstrike occurred in a remote area in the vicinity of Dhaardaar, approximately 81 km southeast of Bosaso, Somalia. An initial assessment of the strike is that three ISIS militants were killed, with no civilian casualties.

U.S. Africa Command takes great measures to prevent civilian casualties. Protecting innocent civilians remains a vital part of the command’s operations to promote a more secure and stable Africa.

ISIS has conducted numerous attacks globally, including terrorist attacks in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, all while continuing to plot against U.S. homeland and personnel and interests around the world, as well as regional partners, and others globally. U.S. Africa Command, alongside its partners, continues to take action to prevent this terrorist group from planning and conducting attacks, which disproportionately harms civilians.

Somalia remains central to the security environment in East Africa. U.S. Africa Command’s forces will continue training, advising, and equipping partner forces to degrade ISIS.

U.S. Africa Command, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with partners, counters malign actors and international threats, responds to crises, and strengthens security forces in order to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.

US Condemns Attack on an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - The attack caused the deaths of at least nine people and wounded at least 33 others.

U.S. Department of State: The United States strongly condemns the attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read Alert | All News/Intel Reports.

Russian Troops Move Into Air Base Housing US Forces, Whistleblower: US Not Heeding Call To Leave Country - According to the Pentagon, the Russian soldiers are located in a compound separate from U.S. forces and have no access to U.S. military equipment. Read Full Report | Read All Reports.

NIGER - Although Russian troops have moved into an air base also housing U.S. forces, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin said during a briefing that the Russian soldiers are located in a compound separate from U.S. forces and have no access to U.S. military equipment.

Air Base 101 in Niger is a Nigerian Air Force base, co-located with an international airport in the country’s capital of Niamey. Russian troops are not mingling with U.S. forces even though the Russian forces are located in a wing of the base close to where U.S. troops are stationed.

During a press conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, Austin said, “Air Base 101, where our forces [are], is a Nigerian Air Force base that is co-located with an international airport in the capital city. The Russians are in a separate compound and don't have access to U.S. forces or access to our equipment.”

Austin added, “And this is something that, you know, again, I'm always focused on the safety and the protection of our troops, something that we'll continue to watch. But right now, I don't see a significant issue here in terms of our force protection”.

An official speaking to Reuters said that the situation “is not great but in the short-term manageable”. US Troops Ordered Out Of The Country By The Junta, Whistleblower Says US Not Heeding Call To Leave Country: Read Full Report | Read All Reports.

US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories - U.S. State Department/Travel: Level 4: Do Not Travel advisories: Read Report | Read All Reports.