A Burundi army general says senior officers are “dismissing” President Nkurunziza, amid unrest over his re-election bid.

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Godefroid Niyombareh announced that a national salvation committee had been set up to run the country.

However, it is not clear how much support he and the other officers have.

President Nkurunziza is currently at a summit in Tanzania discussing his decision to run for a third term, which critics say is unconstitutional.

Police fired tear gas and live ammunition on protesters on Wednesday as they came within a kilometre of the presidency in the capital Bujumbura.

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Placide KayitareAFRICALATEST NEWSA Burundi army general says senior officers are “dismissing” President Nkurunziza, amid unrest over his re-election bid. Godefroid Niyombareh announced that a national salvation committee had been set up to run the country. However, it is not clear how much support he and the other officers have. President Nkurunziza is currently at...PUBLISHING YOUR NEWS WITH CUTTING EDGE STYLE