Egypt condemns deadly bombing at popular market in Somalia

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

CAIRO – 7 February 2024: Egypt has condemned the deadly terrorist bombing carried out at a popular market in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

In a statement on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Egyptian people’s and government’s condolences for Somalia in light of this “shameful” incident.

Egypt also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

At least 10 people were killed and many others were injured on Tuesday as several blasts occurred at a popular open-air market in Mogadishu, Reuters cited residents as saying.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blasts.

Source: Egypt Today

 

Related Articles

Al-Shabaab did not down AU helicopter, says Somali defense minister 

“All crew members were safely evacuated, and the situation was contained quickly. There was no enemy engagement involved,” he said.

  • Somalia

    08-06-2025

  • 01:36PM

Somalia: Militia leader disputes government claim of killing senior Al-Shabaab leaders

Hiiraan’s local militias have played a crucial part in pushing back Al-Shabaab from several areas near Beledweyne city.

  • Somalia

    08-06-2025

  • 01:14PM