A U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October 2025 has been released, the Christian NGO he works for announced on Friday. Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family. Details of how »»»

Aug 13 - Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot who was kidnapped in Niger's capital Niamey in October last year, has been released and is in U.S. hands, the New York Times reported late on Thursday, citing two U.S. officials. Rideout is on his way to the United States, the Times said, adding »»»