At least 100 killed, 300 hurt in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 killed, 300 hurt in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings

Al Jazeera  

Somali president says death toll to rise further after Saturday’s twin bombings that targeted the education ministry. At least 100 people have been killed and 300 wounded in two car bomb explosions in the capital Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said. The first explosion hit the ministry; then the second blast occurred as ambulances arrived and people gathered to help the victims, police officer Nur Farah told the Reuters news agency. “I couldn’t count the bodies on the ground due to the fatalities.” He said the first blast hit the perimeter wall of the education ministry, where street vendors and money changers plied their trade. — Dr. Abdulkadir Adan October 29, 2022 The United Nations Mission in Somalia condemned Saturday’s “vicious attack” and extended its condolences to the families of the victims.

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Somalia: 32 killed in devastating beach attack in Mogadishu, Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Somalia: 32 killed in devastating beach attack in Mogadishu, Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility

India TV News  

Mogadishu: In a tragic development, at least 32 civilians were killed and 63 others injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Friday evening, according to police, the deadliest attack in the country since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market in October 2022, killing 100 people and wounding 300 others. Police …

Car bomb targets busy cafe in Somalia’s capital, kills at least nine
5 months, 1 week ago

Car bomb targets busy cafe in Somalia’s capital, kills at least nine

Al Jazeera  

Al-Shabab group claims deadly attack on the cafe in Mogadishu as people watched the 2024 Euro final. A car bomb has exploded outside a cafe in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, killing at least nine and injuring several others as patrons were watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament on TV, the government said. The al-Qaeda-linked armed group, al-Shabab, has …

Powerful blast hits busy Mogadishu cafe during Euro final
5 months, 1 week ago

Powerful blast hits busy Mogadishu cafe during Euro final

Hindustan Times  

A powerful blast ripped through a popular cafe in the centre of the Somali capital Mogadishu late Sunday, an AFP journalist said, with local media reporting the venue was packed with football fans watching the final of the Euro 2024 tournament. Powerful blast hits busy Mogadishu cafe during Euro final It was not immediately known if there were casualties, but …

Suicide bombing kills three people, injures two in Somali capital: Police
11 months, 1 week ago

Suicide bombing kills three people, injures two in Somali capital: Police

Al Jazeera  

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for the attack, saying the blast targeted local security officials. A suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has killed three people and injured two others, according to the authorities. The suicide bomber, who was being pursued by police, blew himself up outside an Indian restaurant in Mogadishu’s Hamar Weyne district, police spokesperson Sadik Ali said on Tuesday. …

A car bombing at a Somali military facility kills 6 people, including 4 soldiers, police say
1 year, 2 months ago

A car bombing at a Somali military facility kills 6 people, including 4 soldiers, police say

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — An explosives-laden car detonated at a military facility on the outskirts of Somalia’s capital Saturday and killed at least six people, four of them soldiers, police said. Police spokesman Sadik Dodishe said nine others, including five soldiers, were wounded in the suicide bombing at the military facility in the Elasha Biyaha area of the Lower Shabelle region. …

The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21
1 year, 3 months ago

The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21

The Independent  

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Police in Somalia say nine killed in extremist attack on beachside hotel in Mogadishu
1 year, 6 months ago

Police in Somalia say nine killed in extremist attack on beachside hotel in Mogadishu

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Police in Somalia say nine people, including three soldiers, were killed in Friday night’s extremist attack on a beachside hotel in the capital, Mogadishu. The police statement said 10 other people were wounded while 84 people were rescued from the hourslong assault that ended early Saturday morning. The Somalia-based extremist group is known for carrying out attacks …

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded
1 year, 9 months ago

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded

Firstpost  

Mogadishu: At least five people were killed and 11 others, including a regional governor, wounded in a suicide attack on Tuesday in southern Somalia, a police commander told AFP. A vehicle laden with explosives ploughed into a guest house hosting government officials in Bardera, 450 kilometres west of the capital Mogadishu, area police commander Hussein Adan, said. There was no …

Somalia: Several soldiers killed in Al-Shabaab attack on army base
1 year, 9 months ago

Somalia: Several soldiers killed in Al-Shabaab attack on army base

Firstpost  

Mogadishu: Al-Shabaab militants on Tuesday attacked a military base in a Somali town recently recaptured from the Islamists, killing several soldiers, according to local army officials. Somali army officers said the militants used explosive-laden vehicles to mount an attack on the base before they were repelled. Another officer Sugow Abdi, who was among the troop reinforcements sent to the base, …

At least five killed in bomb, gun attack in Somalia’s Mogadishu
1 year, 11 months ago

At least five killed in bomb, gun attack in Somalia’s Mogadishu

Al Jazeera  

Al-Shabab armed group claims responsibility for the deadly bombing and storming of a government building in the Somali capital. At least five civilians were killed when members of the al-Shabab armed group set off a bomb then stormed a government building in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, the ministry of information has said. Attackers from the group charged into the block that …

Al-Shabaab blast kills eight in central Somalia
1 year, 11 months ago

Al-Shabaab blast kills eight in central Somalia

Firstpost  

The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon in Buloburde, a city in the Hiran district where government forces and clan militias have been battling the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents since the middle of last year Mogadishu: Police said Sunday that eight people were killed in a roadside bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia where a major offensive is underway to retake territory …

Death toll in Somalia twin bombings rises to at least 35
1 year, 11 months ago

Death toll in Somalia twin bombings rises to at least 35

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A doctor says the death toll in a pair of suicide car bombings in Somalia early Wednesday has risen to at least 35, including nine members of the same family, in one of the worst attacks by al-Shabab extremists in retaliation for a government offensive described as “total war.” Dr. Yahye Abdi, who works at the single, …

Somalia car bombs death toll up to 120, some still missing
2 years, 1 month ago

Somalia car bombs death toll up to 120, some still missing

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The death toll from twin car bombings in Somalia’s capital has reached 120 and could rise further because some people are still missing, the country’s health minister said Monday. Ali Haji said more than 320 others were wounded in Saturday’s midday explosions at a busy junction in Mogadishu, and over 150 of them are still being treated …

Somalia car bombings kill at least 100, president says
2 years, 1 month ago

Somalia car bombings kill at least 100, president says

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least 100 people were killed in two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, Somalia’s president said, and the toll could rise in the country’s deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500. It claimed the ministry was an “enemy base” that receives support from …

At least 100 people killed in car bombs, says Somalia President
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 people killed in car bombs, says Somalia President

The Hindu  

At least 100 people were killed and 300 injured in two car bombs that exploded outside the education ministry in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on October 29, 2022, the country's President said in a statement early on October 30, 2022. included mothers with their children in their arms, fathers who had medical conditions, students who were sent to study, businessmen who …

Car bombs at Somali education ministry leave scores of casualties
2 years, 1 month ago

Car bombs at Somali education ministry leave scores of casualties

ABC  

Two car bomb explosions at the education ministry in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, have killed or wounded scores of people, police and the state news agency say. Key points: Police say two car bombs exploded at the education ministry building in Mogadishu Authorities say many people were killed or wounded in the blasts but did not yet have a count …

Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30
2 years, 1 month ago

Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Two car bombs exploded Saturday at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital near key government offices, causing “scores of civilian casualties” including children, national police said. But President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud blamed al-Shabab by name, calling the attack “cruel and cowardly.” A volunteer at the Medina hospital, Hassan Osman, said “out of the total of at least …

‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital

Al Jazeera  

Vehicle loaded with explosives drove into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and detonated with another targetting rescuers. Twin car bombings rocked Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday causing “scores of casualties”. “Many bodies” were at the scene and they appeared to be civilians travelling on public transport, while the second bombing occurred in front of a busy restaurant, The Associated …

At least 100 killed in car bombings, Somalia’s president says
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 killed in car bombings, Somalia’s president says

LA Times  

Rescuers remove a seriously injured person from the scene of a double car-bomb attack in the capital Mogadishu, Somalia, on Saturday. Somalia’s president says at least 100 people were killed in Saturday’s two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, and the toll could rise in the country’s deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot …

Somali forces end hotel attack that left 21 dead, 117 hurt
2 years, 4 months ago

Somali forces end hotel attack that left 21 dead, 117 hurt

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali authorities on Sunday ended an attack by Islamic extremists that left 21 people dead and over 110 wounded when gunmen stormed a hotel in the capital. It took Somali forces more than 30 hours to contain the fighters who had stormed Mogadishu’s Hayat Hotel on Friday evening in an assault that started with loud explosions. Al-Shabab …

After 30 Hours, Somali Forces End Jihadist Siege Over Mogadishu Hotel: Security Commander
2 years, 4 months ago

After 30 Hours, Somali Forces End Jihadist Siege Over Mogadishu Hotel: Security Commander

ABP News  

Somali soldiers have ended a 30-hour-long fatal siege by Al-Shabaab extremists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, a security commander informed AFP around Saturday midnight. While seeking the anonymity, the commander informed AFP: "The security forces have ended the siege now and the gunmen are dead, we've had no incoming gunfire from the building in the past hour." Witnesses …

Somalia’s extremists bomb restaurant in the capital; 6 dead
2 years, 8 months ago

Somalia’s extremists bomb restaurant in the capital; 6 dead

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A bomb blast by Somalia’s Islamic extremist rebels hit a popular seaside restaurant in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, killing at least six people, ambulance service officials say. The explosion was detonated by a suicide bomber who had been denied access inside the restaurant where the Somali Police Commissioner and several lawmakers were having dinner, Somali Police Spokesman Maj. …

Six killed in explosion at restaurant in Mogadishu
2 years, 8 months ago

Six killed in explosion at restaurant in Mogadishu

Al Jazeera  

Somalia’s police chief and legislators were in restaurant at time of attack, but were unharmed. Six people were killed in an explosion at a beachside restaurant in Mogadishu, which was hosting Somalia’s police chief and legislators at the time. “I can see several ambulances rushing the scene now, but it is very difficult to know about what exactly happened, the …

Four people killed, 10 hurt in suicide blast in Somali capital
2 years, 11 months ago

Four people killed, 10 hurt in suicide blast in Somali capital

Hindustan Times  

At least four people were killed and 10 others injured on Tuesday in Somalia's capital Mogadishu in a suicide bombing at a tea-shop near a military base, state-run SONNA news agency said, and Islamist group al Shabaab claimed responsibility. At least four people were killed and 10 injured in a suicide blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. The Nacnac base outside …

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia's capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia's capital

The Independent  

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At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least seven people were killed and more than 11 others wounded when a vehicle exploded outside a police headquarters in Somalia’s capital, police and health officials said Wednesday. Al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, and observers had warned that the al-Qaida-linked group might take advantage of Somalia’s current political tensions to strike again. The United …

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital

India TV News  

At least seven people were killed and more than 11 others wounded when a vehicle exploded outside a police headquarters in Somalia’s capital, police and health officials said Wednesday. Al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, and observers had warned that the al-Qaida-linked group might take advantage of Somalia’s current political tensions to strike again. The United Nations says tens …

At Least 20 Killed, 30 Wounded by Suicide Car Bomb Near Restaurant in Somalia Capital
3 years, 9 months ago

At Least 20 Killed, 30 Wounded by Suicide Car Bomb Near Restaurant in Somalia Capital

News 18  

At least 20 people were killed and 30 wounded by a suicide car bomb just outside a restaurant near the port in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu late on Friday, an emergency services official said. ”So far we have carried 20 dead people and 30 injured from the blast scene,” Dr. Abdulkadir Aden, founder of AAMIN Ambulance services told Reuters. The blast …

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