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.
The president of Burundi has returned to the country following an attempt to overthrow him.
Pierre Nkurunziza - who sparked protests when he confirmed he would stand for another term in office - had been in Tanzania on Wednesday when the attempted coup happened.
"President Nkurunziza is back in Burundi after the attempted coup. He congratulates the army, the police and the Burundian people," the message from the presidential office said.
It follows violent clashes in the capital Bujumbura, where broadcasts on state radio had to be briefly suspended after heavy gunfire was heard at its headquarters.
Senior officials say Pierre Nkurunziza and his government are out after weeks of protests over claims he violated the constitution.
Thousands have fled Burundi as violent protests against the president's decision to stand for a third term break out, leaving five dead.