Burundi's army is a symbol of national reconciliation ... But the coup attempt suggested divisions in the ranks remain just below the surface, threatening a return to ethnic blood-letting that ...

Deadly protests in Burundi against the president's bid ... "It is not that simple," the diplomat said, pointing out the army is also divided along "political and ethnic" lines. - Divisions within ...

Although its rank and file were not involved in these ... Benefiting from heavy international support, Burundi's military was presented as a big success of the country's post-war reconstruction.

NAIROBI (Reuters) - A former senior Burundi military officer who quit the army this year said ... saying it was united through the ranks. It also insists that Nkurunziza had the right to run for ...

Burundi's army chief of staff has survived an assassination ... is likely to remain reticent about possible divisions in its ranks. At least 100 people have died in protests, mainly in Bujumbura ...

Burundi's defence minister called on the army Thursday to close ranks after a failed coup as the security forces battle to stem weeks of violent anti-government protests. One protester was shot ...

NAIROBI (Reuters) - A former senior Burundi military officer who quit the army ... saying it was united through the ranks. It also insists that Nkurunziza had the right to run for office ...