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American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last October, has been released and will be reunited with his extended family.

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First coverage Aug 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET

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American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger

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