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Explosion at Mogadishu Cafe Leaves 5 Dead During Euro 2024 Final

Last Updated on 15/07/2024 by wccexam Desk

A powerful car bomb blast outside a crowded cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia has killed at least 5 people and injured several others.

The explosion occurred late on July 14th at a cafe in the capital city that was packed with people watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament. The venue was said to be full of customers at the time of the attack.

According to reports, a car bomb detonated near the cafe, resulting in the casualties. Local media stated that at least 5 people were killed in the blast, with the death toll potentially rising further. Several others were also injured, some critically, and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but Somalia’s Al-Shabaab militant group has carried out similar bombings targeting civilians in the past. The Somali government condemned the “heinous” attack and vowed to continue its fight against terrorism.

This latest incident is part of an ongoing pattern of violence and instability that has plagued Somalia for years, with militant groups like Al-Shabaab frequently carrying out deadly attacks against civilians and government targets. The bombing underscores the fragile security situation in the country and the urgent need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of extremism and violence.