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Burundi's President issues warning about al Shabaab militants

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has made his first public appearance since an attempted coup last week failed to oust him and appeared to blame Islamist militants from Somalia for the unrest.

Tens of thousands of people have fled the African nation after weeks of rioting against the president's decision to stand for a third term, leaving at least 20 people dead.

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Burundi state radio stops broadcast amid gunfire at HQ

Burundi state radio has stopped broadcasting, as witnesses reported hearing heavy gunfire coming from the station's headquarters, according to Reuters.

There has been fighting in the area between forces loyal to current President Pierre Nkurunziza, and the supporters of a failed coup staged by the army.

One of the stations attacked was used by Major General Godefroid Niyombare to announce he had "sacked" the president yesterday.

Nkurunziza has condemned the "coup plotters", but said he would forgive soldiers who surrender.

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