Casualties in Somalia bomb attack near presidential palace

The suspected suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in area is known for being frequented by high-profile government and security officials. Several people are feared dead or injured after a powerful explosion shook Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday, according to local reports. A security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Anadolu that the blast is believed to be a suicide bombing targeting a busy restaurant near the National Theater. "We know there are casualties, but the exact number remains unclear," the official said. The area is known for being frequented by high-profile government and security officials, with the Somali presidential palace located nearby. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, has previously carried out similar attacks in the country, including one in recent weeks. Authorities are investigating the incident. ➤ Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for more stories.