American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

<p>Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials</p><p>An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said.</p><p>Serving in Mission International said<strong> </strong>Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials” and would soon be reunited with his extended family.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/american-missionary-kevin-rideout-niger-released-kidnapping">Continue reading...</a>