Somalia: Powerful Blast Hits Busy Restaurant in Kismayo Town

A powerful explosion was reported ripped through a busy restaurant in the southern Somali port town of Kismayo, about 500Km south of Mogadishu on Thursday.

Witness said they heard a loud blast resulted from a land mine bomb planted inside the cafe, frequented by local officials and high-profile people.

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