Event Brief
Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's Sahel
Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: 2025 marked a record year for the abduction of foreigners in Africa's Sahel region due to rising insecurity.
WHO: Foreigners
WHAT: Kidnapping
WHEN: Mar 01, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
WHERE: Sahel
WHY: Growing insecurity
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