At least four people were killed and five injured in an explosion at a popular restaurant in the Ali Gedi area of Karaan district, northern Mogadishu, on Saturday.
The incident adds to a growing list of attacks targeting civilians in the Somali capital in recent weeks.
According to sources, the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) reportedly planted inside the restaurant and remotely detonated.
The restaurant, a bustling spot frequented by locals, was packed with patrons when the explosion occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of life and multiple injuries.
Although police have yet to release an official statement, security forces swiftly arrived at the scene to begin investigations into the attack.
The authorities have cordoned off the area, and a search for suspects is reportedly underway.
This latest attack comes just two weeks after a similar bombing at a restaurant inside the police academy in Mogadishu, where approximately 10 people were killed.
The frequency of such attacks has raised concerns about the security situation in the city, particularly as militants continue to target public spaces with IEDs.
In recent years, Mogadishu has witnessed several violent incidents linked to insurgent groups, especially al-Shabaab, which has consistently launched attacks against government institutions, security forces, and civilian locations.
Despite efforts by the Somali government and its international partners to enhance security, such attacks persist, often leaving a trail of devastation and grief in their wake.
