Mogadishu, Somalia, July 14, 2024 – Five people were killed in a bombing outside a café in Mogadishu on Sunday. The attack occurred as people were watching the European football final between Spain and England on a screen inside the café in the Somali capital. A car loaded with explosives detonated outside the establishment.
A staff member at the coffee shop reported that customers inside survived the blast. “We have confirmed five deaths so far and twenty others wounded. Most of the casualties were among those who were outside. Fortunately, everyone inside survived, but there was extensive damage to vehicles and properties,” said Mohamud Salad.
A spokesman for Somali police confirmed that at least 20 people were injured. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the attack.
Attacks by the Islamic militant group al-Shabaab are frequently reported in Somalia. The Somali government is currently conducting an offensive against the terrorist organization in an effort to curb such incidents.
