Heavy fighting is reported in Burundi's capital between pro-government troops and soldiers backing an attempted coup.
Both sides say they are in control of large parts of Bujumbura. At least five soldiers have been killed.
Clashes briefly halted broadcasts at the state radio building, which is still in the hands of soldiers supporting President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Unrest began on 26 April when he said he was seeking a third term. His whereabouts remain unconfirmed.
The coup was launched by Maj Gen Godefroid Niyombare on Wednesday after Mr Nkurunziza travelled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, to attend a summit on the crisis in Burundi.
Reports late on Wednesday said the president had tried to fly back to Burundi but was forced to return to Tanzania as he could not land.
However, a Tanzanian government spokesman said on Thursday that Mr Nkurunziza flew out on Wednesday and did not return.
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