US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity

An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has been released to U.S. officials after spending over nine months in captivity in Niger. The post US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity appeared first on Vanguard News.

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August 14, 2026 · 11:30 · 5 min read

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