Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza has been unable to return home following reports that a coup was taking place while he was out of the country.

Mr Nkurunziza flew back from a summit in Tanzania, but the airport had been closed to stop him from landing. His plane reportedly returned to Tanzania.
Heavy fighting has been taking place overnight between soldiers loyal to the president and those who back the coup.
Confusion remains as to whether the coup has been successful or not.
The coup was announced by Maj Gen Godefroid Niyombare, a former intelligence chief and ally of the president who was dismissed in February, after Mr Nkurunziza left for Tanzania on Wednesday.
Thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate the announcement.
What's behind the coup bid?
But overnight, army chief of staff Gen Prime Niyongabo - a supporter of the president - announced: "The attempted coup... has been stopped."
His announcement came after a night of negotiations between Gen Niyongabo and the defence minister, who backs the coup, reports the BBC's Maud Jullien from Bujumbura.
But there appears to be little sign of that agreement within the armed forces itself.
Factions loyal to each side began fighting each other for control of the national television and radio station, witnesses said.
There has been mounting unrest in Burundi since President Nkurunziza, who came to power in 2005, announced he was seeking a third term in office - apparently in contravention of the constitution.