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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
October 6, 2026Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say
The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.
October 5, 2026Italian court convicts three Egyptians in absentia for kidnap of slain student Regeni - Reuters
Italian court convicts three Egyptians in absentia for kidnap of slain student Regeni Reuters
September 28, 2026Remains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forests
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.
September 28, 2026Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
September 17, 2026British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
September 15, 2026'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
August 26, 2026Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings - Reuters
Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings Reuters
August 25, 2026Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
August 25, 2026US 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, 2026