Suicide bombing in Somalia

A suicide bomber attacked a café near the General Kaahiye Police Academy in Mogadishu, killing at least seven people and injuring six others. Eyewitnesses reported that the bomber, dressed in a police uniform, detonated his explosives among officers and civilians enjoying tea. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, highlighting the group's continued ability to infiltrate security services and carry out deadly assaults in the capital. The location of the bombing is significant as it is close to a major police facility and has been a target for militants in the past. The attack coincided with a visit from the United Nations, further underscoring security concerns in Somalia as the nation transitions to greater self-governance. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of violence in the region, as the country navigates ongoing threats from extremist groups.