The leader of Burundi has sworn to launch an investigation into the mass protests against his intention to seek a third term as president. Pierre Nkurunziza has said instigators will face "severe sanctions."
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza issued a stern warning to protesters against his administration on Friday, warning of "severe sanctions" for those involved as the demonstrations rolled into their sixth day despite mass arrests.
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