Burundi leader makes first appearance since failed coup

[WorldNews]

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Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza made his first appearance since an attempted coup, warning of a threat from Islamist Shebab militants and sending a clear message he is in charge of the central African nation. Dressed in a blue blazer and polo shirt, the president smiled and shook hands with reporters at the presidency in Bujumbura's city centre. A group of top generals on Wednesday launched a bid to oust Nkurunziza while he was on a visit to neighbouring Tanzania after weeks of deadly street protests over his controversial bid to stand for a third term in office. Nkurunziza spoke about reported threats from Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants, who have threatened attacks against Burundi and other states that contribute troops to the African Union force in Somalia.

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