Loud explosions heard as unrest continues in Burundi

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

Loud explosions heard as unrest continues in Burundi

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

Loud explosions were also heard in the centre of Bujumbura, which has been the scene of unrest and daily protests stemming from Mr Nkurunziza's controversial bid for a third term.

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