Why was Joe going to Niger in the first place?
What does the company he owns do as a business? (the one that was in Niger waiting for him)
This is good follow-up to the New York Sun thread.
Joe would seem to be self-employed:
"Wilson manages JCWilson International Ventures, Corporation, a consulting firm specializing in strategic management and international business development.
Wilson is a speaker represented exclusively by Greater Talent Network."