Several Burundi soldiers are feared dead after Somali militant group Alshabaab ambushed a convoy near the Middle Shabelle town of Bal’aad.
The convoy is said to have been transporting supplies in Middle Shabelle region.
Burundi Vice President Gaston Sindimwo has told VOA that five of the country’s soldiers serving the African peace keeping forces Amisom were killed.
Images from the scene of the ambush show Amisom armoured [personnel vehicles destroyed.