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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
August 14, 2026American missionary kidnapped in Niger said to be released, NYT reports - Reuters
American missionary kidnapped in Niger said to be released, NYT reports Reuters
August 14, 2026Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
August 9, 2026How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper
A forensic linguist told the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.
August 2, 2026Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case - Reuters
Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case Reuters
August 1, 2026Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
July 31, 2026'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
July 27, 2026A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
July 27, 2026More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
July 11, 2026Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers - Reuters
Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers Reuters
July 3, 2026Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life
The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.
July 2, 2026Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case
The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.
June 25, 2026'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge
Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.
June 23, 2026Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
June 23, 2026Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
June 23, 2026Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
June 16, 2026South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
June 15, 2026Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti
James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.
June 14, 2026Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
June 13, 2026Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
June 7, 2026