The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution strongly condemning increasing killings, torture and human rights violations in Burundi and threatening possible sanctions against those contributing to the violence.

Two police officers were killed ahead of voting in a contentious presidential election in Burundi in which incumbent Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term has triggered a crisis in the country.

Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza has signed a decree to postpone parliamentary elections for a week.

Burundi police fired tear gas and beat protesters demanding president Pierre Nkurunziza end his bid for a third term, in a resurgence of unrest that has stoked fears of ethnic conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes. 

Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza has made his first appearance in the capital since the attempted coup against his government last week.

Gunfire is being heard in the Burundi capital, a day after an army general announced he had ousted president Pierre Nkurunziza.

Police have vanished from the streets of Burundi’s capital as thousands of people celebrated a coup attempt against President Pierre Nkurunziza.