15 Killed in Somalia Attack

A suicide bomber in central Somalia has detonated explosives in a crowded restaurant, killing at least 15 people. Militant group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack in the town of Beledweyne Saturday that left dozens wounded. In a statement, the group said the main target for the bombing was troops from Ethiopia and Djibouti. The small restaurant is popular with foreign troops who are in Somalia to fight al-Shabab. Al-Shabab said the blast killed more than 20 people, including ...

© La Voix de l'Amérique - samedi 19 octobre 2013