I not religious but we are all praying. The kidnappers have demanded between 100k and 1M depending on which report one reads. Plus, it could only happen in Africa, they want a contract to construct and maintain local roads in the area. It almost like Yosser Hughes in 'Boys from the Black Stuff' when he said 'Gissa Job'.
These kidnaps generally end peacefully but occasionally the security forces go in and all **** breaks loose. 7 days is a long time, normally they end in 3 or 4. Things are very tense here, we were attacked in early February and 3 police officers lost their lives. They have one French guy, one Tanzanian and three locals. It's all over the French news but low key in UK.
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world...s-kidnap-French-worker-Congo-Namoya-gold-mine