Explosions rock Somalia cafe as football fans watch Euro final
Local media confirmed the attack, believed to be by Al-Shabaab terrorists.
Two explosions were reported on Sunday night in Mogadishu's Bondhere district in Somalia, at a cafe where football fans were watching the Euro final between Spain and England.
Local media confirmed the attack, believed to be by Al-Shabaab terrorists.
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#BREAKING: Two explosions occurred in Mogadishu's Bondhere district, targeting Top Coffee café where football fans were watching the UEFA final match between Spain and England pic.twitter.com/QQd8rcH6lN
— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) July 14, 2024
Arlaadi Media, one of the news agencies, said via X, "Initial reports suggest Mogadishu bombing inflicted by a suicide bomber that targeted a popular coffee shop at Liido beach in the Somali capital."
It added that many people were feared dead or wounded.
BREAKING: Initial reports suggest #Mogadishu bombing inflicted by a suicide bomber that targeted a popular coffee shop at besides of Liido beach in #Somali capital.
— Arlaadi Media (@ArlaadiMnetwork) July 14, 2024
Scores feared to be killed or wounded in the attack which so far no group has took its responsibility but… pic.twitter.com/WkvwkPuiKj
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