BURUNDI: Burundi's President Warns of Al-Shabab After Coup Fails

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has said his country faces a specific threat from the Somali Islamist movement al-Shabab.

He was appearing in public in the capital Bujumbura for the first time since a failed coup bid against him was launched on Wednesday.

Mr Nkurunziza made no mention of the coup attempt, which came after weeks of sometimes violent protests against him.

On Saturday 18 people appeared in court on charges of helping the coup bid.

The alleged ringleader, Godefroid Niyombare, is still on the run.

Activists are planning more protests for Monday against Mr Nkurunziza's decision to seek a third term in office in elections due next month.