Four civilians were on Saturday killed when an explosion hit a market in the lower shabelle town of Bulo Mareer, residents and officials said.
The explosion occurred at a time when activities at the town’s main market was at its peak high.
Officials say 2 Somalia National Army soldiers were injured in the explosion which repprtedly had targeted them.
Five civilians were injured.
The blast comes two days after a similar one in Wanlaweyn some 90km north west of Mogadishu which killed 11 people at a Khat market.
There has been no immediate claim to the attack.
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The commander and officer of an elite special U.S. forces deployed in East Africa are being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct
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POLL: Considering the current state of internal and foreign policies of the country, who really rules Somalia?
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Iran nuclear deal: Europe strives to keep agreement
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Dekedaha FC wins the double – the national football league and basketball championship! Congrats!
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Congratulations to the students graduating from the Mogadishu Marine High School Facilities
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More than 718,00 people have been affected by the floods in the central and southern regions of Somalia, with
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U.S. military statement on reports of civilian casualties following an operation at Ma’alinka village near Afgoye Thursday http://www.africom.mil/media-room/pressrelease/30721/u-s-statement-on-alleged-civilian-casualties-in-somalia …
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BREAKING: Guard killed, two British tourists kidnapped in DRCongo wildlife sanctuary: park authorities:
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UPDATE — Operation that captured 5 senior Daesh members in Iraq first started with a leading Daesh member being apprehended in Turkey and deported to Iraq, MFA Spox Aksoy says, adding Turkey is pleased with its success
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After disputed Macalinka raid, U.S. military should make more efforts to address claims of civilian casualties in
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The East African Community will not send election observers to
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We’ve seen UAE try to establish bases in
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Using Somalia as a leverage, Ugandan MPs oppose a recommendation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to move a major logistics base out of the country. MPs say the move would be an injustice, given UPDF sacrifices in Somalia since 2007.
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