Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger

Kevin Rideout, a US missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last year, has been released, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. The post Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.

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August 14, 2026 · 19:00 · 5 min read

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