Australian woman Jocelyn Elliott, who was kidnapped along with her husband by a militant group in Burkina Faso, has thanked authorities for assisting in her release.
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou announced Ms Elliott had been released this morning, as part of a media event alongside his Interior Minister.
"To the Burkina and Niger authorities, I thank you for all your efforts and thank you for all you have done for us.
Thank you," Ms Elliott said.
Mr Issoufou said “the result of good cooperation between Niger and Burkina Faso has achieved this release” and that negotiations to free her husband were still ongoing.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have confirmed her release.