Ex-US hostage recounts six years of terror from kidnapping in Niger
A California missionary who was kidnapped and endured torture in Africa for six long years has shared new insights into his ordeal in a recently published book. The memoir, titled “All the Way Home,” which came out last week, delves into Jeff Woodke’s abduction, his grueling captivity, and the challenges he faced while trying to […]
Missionary released after being captive for more than 9 months in Niger
American Missionary Released After Over Nine Months in Captivity An American missionary who was taken while in Niger has been freed after spending more than nine months in captivity. Kevin Rideout, 50, affiliated with SIM International, was abducted by armed men near his home in Niamey on October 21, 2025. SIM International later announced that […]
American missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months in captivity in Niger
Release of American Missionary in Niger SIM International, a Christian missionary organization, has announced that Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger, has been freed after over nine months in captivity. In a statement, the group expressed gratitude, confirming, “We are thankful to share that our dear friend and brother in Christ […]
Militants Connected to al-Qaeda Take Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Niger Airport
Attack at Niger’s Niamey Airport A terrorist group known as Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimmin (JNIM), which is linked to al-Qaeda in West Africa, has taken responsibility for the attack on Niamey airport in Niger. This incident resulted in the deaths of 11 members of the security forces and two civilians. Niger’s Ministry of Defense reported […]
New species of Spinosaurus mirabilis found by a professor and his team in Niger
New Species of Spinosaurus Discovered in Sahara Paleontologists have unveiled a newly identified species of Spinosaurus, known as Spinosaurus mirabilis, which was a carnivorous dinosaur that may rival Tyrannosaurus in size. This species thrived roughly 95 to 100 million years ago, with its fossil remains found in a remote part of Niger’s Sahara Desert, specifically […]
US overlooks Sahel terror groups due to Niger base closure, sources say
The U.S. military is reportedly struggling to combat jihadist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS in the increasingly dangerous Sahel region, particularly in Niger and parts of West Africa. This information comes from a former State Department official speaking about a policy proposal connected to the Biden administration. In an exclusive dialogue, a senior military official […]
U.S. Missionary Abducted in Niger
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger An American missionary, identified as Kevin Rideout, who is 50 years old, was abducted by three unidentified armed men in Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Tuesday. According to diplomatic sources, he was taken towards the Mali border, where a jihadist group is believed to operate. Reports indicate that Rideout […]
U.S. missionary taken hostage in Niger, crucial first 48 hours
Security experts indicate that the initial 48 hours are crucial in the effort to locate an American Christian missionary who was kidnapped in Niger, a country in West Africa. There’s a concern that the missionary might be moved to different regions controlled by factions of the Islamic State. Brian Stern, the founder of Gray Bull […]
U.S. missionary taken hostage by Islamist militants in Niger
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger The U.S. government has confirmed that an American Christian missionary was kidnapped in Niger, according to a statement from a U.S. official. It’s believed that the missionaries were taken north, towards regions controlled by an ISIS offshoot. A spokesperson from the State Department mentioned, “We are aware of reports that […]
Iran allegedly purchasing uranium from Niger and providing drones to Sudan
US Concerns Over Iran’s Actions in Africa This week, the chair of the State Department and Senate Foreign Relations Committee echoed concerns about “critical threats to US national security” stemming from Iran’s activities across Africa. Reports indicate that Tehran has been purchasing uranium in Niger and supplying drones to conflict forces in Sudan, allegedly breaching […]