Somalia: A Morning Explosion Hits Mogadishu, Somali Capital

MOGADISHU [SMN] - A witness says an explosion struck outside a military base in southern Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Sunday morning.

The blast at the ex-candy factory which now serves as a military base is said to be from a suicide bombing and not clear the exact number of casualties.

The attack comes as Somali troops battle Al-Shabaab in central regions.

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