The troops were patrolling a village in Niger state when they were attacked by what the army calls "terrorists" - and more stories

At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.

Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.