Leader’s first appearance since failed coup

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

Nkurunziza made a brief statement to journalists in the foyer of his heavily guarded presidential offices in Bujumbura yesterday morning.

He did not mention the failed coup plot against him or the protests that have rocked Burundi for weeks over his bid for a third term in office.