“An army major in Burundi who is the deputy commander of an elite infantry unit failed to show up for work on Monday, sparking speculation he has defected, a spokesman for the country’s military said Monday. The missing major, Emmanuel Ndayikeza, had no reason to be absent as he had not sought time off duty, Col. Gaspard Baratuza told journalists in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.”
Source: Concern as Burundi army major goes absent without leave – US News
