Burundi President Makes First Appearance Since Failed Coup

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza has made his first public appearance since a coup attempt last week. He greeted journalists and spoke about the threat of al-Shabab Sunday at the presidential palace in the capital, Bujumbura. In a radio address Friday, President Nkurunziza thanked his security forces for stopping the military coup against his government. He also warned protesters to stop their demonstrations against his decision to seek a third term. Activists, however, have...

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