American missionary released after kidnapping 9 months ago in Niger, organization says

CBS News•Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 06:30 PM•2 min read

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger in October, has been released, President Trump and Rideout's organization said Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

Source: [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/american-missionary-released-after-kidnapping-9-months-ago-in-niger-organization-says/)

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