Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza sacked three top minsters Monday after a failed coup attempt, replacing the defence, foreign affairs and trade ministers, a presidential spokesman said.

Emmanuel Ntahonvukiye, a civilian, was named to replace sacked defence minister Pontian Gaciyubwenge, while Alain Aime Nyamitwe was appointed foreign minster to succeed Laurent Kavakure, the spokesman said.