Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has been photographed playing football as protests continue over his bid to run for a third term in office.
Mr Nkurunziza was playing in his daily kick about with friends in the capital, Bujumbura.
He made the decision after a recommendation from the electoral commission, a spokesman said. The African Union and the EU had called for a postponement saying there should be dialogue to ease the tension.
Mr Nkurunziza’s critics say the third term contravenes the constitution, which requires him to step down after two terms.
Burundi’s Constitutional Court says that Mr Nkurunziza’s first term does not count because he was elected by parliament and not voters.