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Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
Summary by The Sahel Editorial Desk Rédaction Africanews , as published by Africanews (EN)
· October 23, 2026
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The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.
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