The Niger Tribune

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Kidnapping Relief in Niger: American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, abducted from Niamey on Oct. 21, 2025, has been released after more than nine months in captivity. SIM International says he is in good health and is now in the care of U.S. officials, with plans for him to reunite with his wife and children; details on how he was freed and who held him remain unclear. Sahel Security Lens: The release comes as Niger’s security crisis deepens, with jihadist-linked groups operating across the country and the U.S. having issued heightened travel warnings after the abduction. Regional Military Ties: Separately, Algeria has delivered four military helicopters to Niger, underscoring intensifying security cooperation amid ongoing attacks. Local Policing Update: Niger State police report arresting 139 suspects in Suleja after an alleged violent rally, with 64 later arraigned over weapons and suspected cannabis.

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Niger request to use Accra Sports Stadium for AFCON qualifiers – NSA boss

3News |

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Owned By	Anthony Cudjoe through Media General Ghana Ltd
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://3news.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ghana, Accra
Owner Country	Ghana

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US missionary kidnapped in Niger released

Oman Observer |

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Oman Observer

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Omani Government
Year Founded	1981
Website	https://www.omanobserver.om/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Oman, Muscat
Owner Country	Oman

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3 hours ago

Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger

Kuwait Times |

Owner: Al-Alyan Family info about owner

Kuwait Times

Pro-Government

Owned By	Al-Alyan Family
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://www.kuwaittimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kuwait, Kuwait City
Owner Country	Kuwait

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Kidnapped American Missionary in Niger Released After Nearly Nine Months of Captivity

Decision Magazine - North Carolina |

Owner: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association info about owner

Decision Magazine - North Carolina

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Owned By	Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Non-profit)
Year Founded	1960
Website	billygraham.org/decision-magazine
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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Kidnapped U.S. missionary to Niger released safely, sending ministry confirms

Biblical Recorder |

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Biblical Recorder

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Owned By	North Carolina Baptist State Convention (Non-profit. Chad Austin, General Manager)
Year Founded	1833
Website	www.brnow.org
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Cary
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

American Missionary Freed After Nine Months in Niger

Al Ahed |

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Al Ahed

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Owned By	Hezbollah through the Lebanese Communication Group
Year Founded	1984
Website	english.alahednews.com.lb
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Lebanon, Beirut
Owner Country	Lebanon

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35 minutes ago

American Missionary Freed After 9 Months in Captivity in Niger: 'Thanks to the Lord'

Crosswalk |

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Owned By	Richard von Gnechten (Chairman) through Salem Media Group
Year Founded	1993
Website	www.crosswalk.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Niles
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

American missionary kidnapped in Niger free after nearly one year

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Owner: Philip Anschutz info about owner

Washington Examiner

Right-wing

Owned By	Philip Anschutz through Clarity Media Group through MediaDC
Year Founded	2005
Website	www.washingtonexaminer.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia,
Owner Country	United States