Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store
31 Mar 2026, 19:20 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260331-blasts-hit-burundi-s-main-city-after-electrical-fire-at-military-store
Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against the government.