A car bomb explosion ripped through a cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia, late Sunday evening, killing at least five people and injuring around 20 others.
The attack targeted a cafe where football fans were gathered to watch the Euro 2024 final, according to local media reports citing police.
Somali National News Agency quoted police spokesman Major Abdifitah Aden Hassan as stating that preliminary investigations confirmed five fatalities.
Somali National Television reported the same grim toll. Details regarding the nature of the explosives and the possible perpetrators remain unclear.
The attack comes amid heightened security concerns in Mogadishu.
Somalia has a long history of violent extremism, with the al-Shabaab militant group being a prominent threat.
Authorities have yet to comment on any potential claims of responsibility for the cafe bombing.
The horrific incident has cast a shadow over the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the Euro 2024 championship.
While the identities of the victims haven’t been released, the attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by Somalia.
Investigations are ongoing, and officials are expected to provide further details in the coming hours.
